Lewis Egerton Smoot Memorial Library Blog

In the Pursuit of Happiness

2008-01-15T10:43:00.000-05:00

As part of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association, the Lewis Egerton Smoot Memorial Library is holding a "Pursuit of Happiness" Photography Contest.

Entries should be a standard 4 X 6 size, no digital submissions.
Entries may be either color or black and white.
Entries must be original—no professional photos.
Entries are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, January 31.
The contest is open to all ages.
Photos may be on display in the library.
Photos must include an entry form. See display for form.
Entries will be judged by age group—0 to 6, 7-12, 13-17, and 18 and up.
Entries will be judged according to photo quality and originality.
The L.E. Smoot Library staff will make all attempts to return the photos, but cannot guarantee their return.
Questions? Contact Robin at 775-7951 or rtenney@ smoot.org

Got the Winter Blues?

2008-01-14T14:14:00.001-05:00

January 15th at 7 p.m. Winter Blues Night...featuring duo of Andra Faye and Chris Jones.
Andra is known for her powerful vocals and talents on numerous stringed instruments, especially the blues mandolin. She has recorded and performed nationally and internationally with Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women since 1992.
She also performs solo and with her husband, Chris Jones, who plays a mean harmonica, Piedmont finger-style guitar and shares the vocal spotlight with her. Learn more about Andra by visiting http://www.andrafaye.com/

Don't miss his unique opportunity! Join Andra and Chris for a musical night to remember!

Lost

2007-07-17T11:33:00.000-05:00

The "Lost on Library Island" program will be held on Friday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. The scavenger-type program is for teens 12 to 18. All teens must be picked up by 6:45 p.m.

Going Buggy

2007-07-17T11:29:00.000-05:00

Puppeteer Jeanne Wall will present "Going Buggy" on Thursday, July 19 at 2 p.m. as part of the 2007 Summer Reading Program. The event will feature storytelling, puppetry, and music to bring to life three folk tales about insects. The event is free and open to the public.

Lost in Fantasy

2007-07-10T15:05:00.000-05:00

King George teens made sun catchers during the Lost in...Fantasy program on Tuesday, July 10. The fourth event of the Teen Summer Reading Program allowed teens to show their creativity. The fifth event will be held on Friday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a scavenger hunt in the library. It is open to teens ages 11 to 18.

A "Wild" Time

2007-07-09T14:39:00.000-05:00

The Wildlife Center of Virginia will be at the library on July 12th as part of the 2007 Summer Reading Program. The Center will present the program entitled "A Journey Down the Appalachian Trail and will feature some of Virginia's wild animals. The program will start at 2 p.m. and is free to the public.

A Day at the Beach

2007-07-09T14:32:00.000-05:00

As part of the 2007 Summer Reading Program, the Youth Services Department held a Beach Party for King George readers. The program featured carnival games with a beach theme, such as a hula contest and lei making. Young readers also dug for treasure.

Revisiting Virginia's Past

2007-07-09T14:25:00.000-05:00

On June 28, Kaydee Puppets celebrated Virginia's history in a program entitled "Colonial Connection." The hour-long program told of our state's early days using various character puppets. The program was the second of the 2007 Summer Reading Program.

Make the Connection

2007-06-26T12:33:00.000-05:00

On Thursday, June 28 Kaydee Puppets will be here entertain and educate us about Virginia's early days. What a great way to celebrate Virginia's 400th anniversary! The event, entitled "Colonial Connection" is part of the 2007 Summer Reading Program. It will start at 2 p.m. and it is free.

A Tale to Tell

2007-06-22T10:52:00.000-05:00

Storyteller Jane Crouse entertained listeners on June 21 with mountain tales as part of the 2007 Summer Reading Program at Smoot. Crouse also featured several musical instruments as part of the free event. The next event of the program will feature KayDee Puppets "Colonial Connection." Children's events are held every Thursday at 2 p.m. through August 2.

Appalachian Tales

2007-06-20T09:56:00.000-05:00

Storyteller Jane Crouse will be here Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m. for "Appalachian Tales." She will also feature several instruments. Crouse will kick off the 2007 Summer Reading Program - "T.J. Reader's Virginia Trails." The Summer Reading Program runs through July 30. Those ages 0 to 12 can register at any point during the summer at the library. Events will be held every Thursday at 2 p.m. and are free. Happy reading!

Strike a Pose

2007-06-19T15:03:00.000-05:00

King George teens practiced the ancient postures of yoga with Certified Fitness Specialist Paula Van Alstine. The relaxing event kicked off the 2007 Teen Summer Reading Program. The theme of this summer's program is Lost in Time. Registration for the program is ongoing and will run through July 30. Next Tuesday's event is Lost in a Good Book, featuring "Book Jeopardy." It starts at 2 p.m. All events are free and open to those ages 12 to 18. We hope to see you there!

Lost in Yourself

2007-06-18T12:23:00.000-05:00

Experience the relaxing and healthful rewards of yoga and listen to new age music. Certified Fitness Specialist Paula Van Alstine will be here for the first event for the Teen Summer Reading Program - Lost in Time. The program is free and starts at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

2007 Summer Reading Programs

2007-06-11T10:08:00.000-05:00

Registration for the 2007 Summer Reading Programs start today! The theme for the children's program is T.J. Reader's Virginia Trails. Those 0 to 12 can enjoy programs every Thursday at 2 p.m. starting June 21. Lost in Time is the 2007 teen program theme and events will be held Tuesdays at 2 p.m. starting June 19. Stop in the library for registration materials and a complete list of program events. All events are free and prizes will be awarded. Make reading part of your summer fun!

Memorial Day

2007-05-24T15:44:00.000-05:00

The library will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 29.

New Books, DVD's, and Audio

2007-05-22T08:46:00.000-05:00

Some of the new additions to

L.E. Smoot Memorial Library

Adult Fiction:

Hitched by Carol Higgins Clark
Next by Michael Crichton
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Step on a Crack by James Patterson

Adult Non-Fiction:

Working Families by Joy Jordan-Lake
Commander in Chief by Geoffrey Perret
Is Pluto a Planet? by David A. Weintraub
Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes by Stephanie A. Eisenstat
The Organic Lawn Care Manual by Paul Boardway Tukey
Masterpieces of Italian Painting
The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
The Jamestown Project by Karen Ordahl Kupperman
Cancer Schmancer by Fran Drescher
Stealing Home by Robert Burleigh

Young Adult Fiction:

The Real Question by Adrian Fogelin
Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes
True Talents by David Lubar
Sweet Revenge by Fern Michaels
Maybe by Brent Runyon

Juvenile Fiction:

The Notorious Izzy Fink by Don Brown
Remembering Mrs. Rossi by Amy Hest
BMX Bully by Jake Maddox
Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny by Barbara Park
Finding Day's Bottom by Candice F. Ransom

Easy Readers:

Even More Parts by Tedd Arnold
Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes
Alice the Fairy by David Shannon
Some Pig! by E.B. White

Adult Audio:

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
The Blade Itself by Markus Sakey
The Devil's Feather by Minette Walters

Young Adult Audio:

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Anne Brashares
The Loud Silence of Francine Green by Karen Cushman
Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life by Dana Reinhardt
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Juvenile Audio:

Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective Audio Collection by David Keane
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson
Archer's Quest by Linda Sue Park
The Montrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless by Ahmet Zappa

DVD's:

Hannah Montana: Livin' the Rock Star Life!
How to Eat Fried Worms
Cowgirl Dora
Flicka
Invincible

Book Sale

2007-04-30T09:26:00.000-05:00

The Friends of the Library will hold their book sale on Saturday, May 5 from 8 am until 5 pm and on Sunday, May 6 from 2 pm until 5 pm. The sale will take place at the house (yellow) behind the library. Sunday is bargain day! If you are member of the Friends of the Library, the preview sale will take place on Friday, May 4 from 5 pm until 7 pm. Not a member? You can join at the door for $5 for an individual / $10 for a family. We hope to see you there!

National Library Week

2007-04-19T08:17:00.000-05:00

Celebrate National Library Week with us! The celebration runs through Saturday. This is also your chance to take advantage of Fine Free Week. Bring in all those overdue books fine free.

Tax Deadline

2007-04-17T10:19:00.001-05:00

Don't delay! You only have until midnight tonight to get your federal taxes in the mail.

We the People

2007-04-09T10:15:00.000-05:00

We have been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. As part of the We the People Bookshelf grant, we received 15 titles, 4 Spanish translations, and 1 CD. All the materials have a central theme of the Pursuit of Happiness. Programs, based on this theme, are tentatively scheduled for the Fall. Stay posted for more information.

Sounds of Spring

2007-04-03T09:30:00.000-05:00

Phyllis Tannerfrye will present the first program of the Sounds of Spring Series tonight at 7 P.M. Tannerfrye, South Carolina's lowcountry Songster, is an accomplished songwriter, singer and artist. Come hear her bluesy lowcountry tunes. 99.99% original lyrics. It's Americana and Folk at its best!

New Books

2007-03-14T13:31:00.000-05:00

Adult Fiction:
Exile by Richard North Patterson
Death's Witness by Paul A. Batista,
The Ravenscar Dynasty by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Adult Non-Fiction:
The Ghosts of Virginia (Volumes IV - X),
Eat Well, Feel Well by Kendall Conrad,
Muhammad Ali (Biography) by Carin T. Ford
Young Adult Fiction:
Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares,
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer,
Among the Free by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Peter Fletcher - One Night Only!

2007-03-13T11:43:00.000-05:00

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will be here tonight at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Book Club

2007-03-13T09:19:00.000-05:00

The Homeschoolers Book Club will have its first meeting Wednesday, March 14 at 1:30 P.M. This will be an organizational meeting in which we will decide future meeting dates and times, as well as, picking our first book. The book club is open to homeschooled children between the ages of 8 and 12.

Library Closure

2007-03-09T11:37:00.000-05:00

The library will be closed Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th for electrical repairs.