SABA Art Exhibit

The Smyrna Artists' Business Association (SABA) will be exhibiting a collection of locally produced art from its members in the upstairs display cases through October 31. SABA supports Smyrna's thriving local artist community and strengthens Smyrna's identity as an artist's city and a city of art.

Mark your calendars - SABA will also be holding the first ever Spirit Walk/Art Talk on October 18th. Fine art displays as well as family-friendly entertainment including music and storytelling will be featured. You definitely want to check this out.

From the Out House to the Brick House

A conversation with Walter Reeves. Walter Reeves is the most famous gardener in Georgia. He hosts programs on WSB-AM radio, GPTV and is a columnist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. If you're active in gardening or interested in making your yard a showcase, this is one program you won't want to miss. This Thursday, the 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library meeting room.

New Language Software

Rossetta Stone has decided to quit providing access to their programs through libraries. Apparently, they feel they can make more by selling subscriptions to individuals. On September 15 we converted to Mango Languages. Try it out - It takes a different approach, but I think you'll like it.

Devil Bones -- New from Kathy Reichs

Kathy Reichs -- international number one bestselling author, forensic anthropologist, and producer of the Fox television hit Bones -- returns to Charlotte, North Carolina, where Temperance Brennan encounters a deadly mix of voodoo, Santería, and devil worship in her quest to identify two young victims.

Milestone Documents in American History

The new school year has started and the Smyrna Library has added a new online database that will make it easier to get good grades in history and government.

Milestone Documents in American History combines 133 full-text primary source documents with expert analysis and commentary. Students are able to see the actual documents online with clear explanations of each document's meaning and importance. Term papers practically write themselves.

Obviously, this site will be a treasure trove of information for history buffs as well as students. Call the library for your password and check it out.

Where there is smoke, there is Sandra Brown.

TV reporter Britt Shelley wakes up in bed next to the dead body of police detective Jay Burgess, and the authorities suspect foul play. That's all we can tell you for now. Check out this newest novel from the best-selling author Sandra Brown, and find out how it ends for yourself!

Ruth

Don't miss this Story

If we said "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" is about a boy and his dogs we'd be telling only the basic truth. This first offering by David Wroblewski took him 15 years to craft and it was worth every minute.

Don't miss this page turner!

Ruth