New Books @ Marion!

We have some great new books. I bet the names of some of these popular authors will ring a “Belle” with you!

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The Silent Dead by Tetsuya Honda

Blood Flag by Steve Martini

The Fireman by Joe Hill

A Blade of  Black Steel by Alex Marshall

Beyond the Ice Limit

The Underdog by Melissa Greene

Boar Island by Nevada Barr

Don’t You Cry by Mary Kubica

The Weekenders by Mary Andrews

Lost and Gone Forever by Alex Grecian

The House of Dreams by Kate Brown

A Country Road, a Tree by Jo Baker

The Highwayman by Craig Johnson

Warlock Holmes by G S Denning

Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar

The Great Revolt by Paul Doherty

Cape Hell by Loren Estelman

The Progeny by Tosca Lee

Sekret Machines  by Tom Delonge

 

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Miracles from Heaven by Christy Beam

Jewelry Fix-Ups

Chilton Ford Pick-Ups

East West Street by Phillippe Sands

The Loudest Voice in the Room by Gabriel Sherman

 

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Summer Reading Sign Up Begins Tomorrow!

Do you know what is so special about June 1?  Heidi Klum was born on June 1! On the other hand,  while it was admittedly a big day for German supermodels, it is also the start-up date for Summer Reading Program Sign Ups at your local library! Stop by and sign up for a summer full of reading fun and games and exciting programs! It is one great way to say “auf wiedersehen ”  to the summer blahs! I’m sure Heidi would approve!

 

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Book Sale This Saturday!

Get ready! Get set! Get some great books at bargain prices! Run to your local Marion Library on June 4 from 9:00-1:00 for another book sale in our garage! Don’t let these literary treasures get away from you!

 

 

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Jo Whittemore for S.B.R.L.!

 

Author Jo Whittemore has earned the devotion of her many readers as well as critical acclaim for books including The Silverskin Legacy Trilogy, Front Page Face Off, Odd Girl In, and the  Confidentially Yours series.   She is a proud member of the Texas Sweethearts and Scoundrels writers group. Jo kindly showed her support for your local library and we appreciate her help! For more about the talented writer visit her website http://www.jowhittemore.com.

 

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If Librarians Ran The TV Networks: Mayberry RFID!

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I bet if librarians were in charge of the networks, we’d see library themed programs like “Mayberry RFID.”

“Now, Barney, just because he always waits until right ‘fore closin’ time to get his movies, don’t mean you can shoot him!'”

“But Andy, when I blink the lights he just grins at me! We’ve got to nip it in the bud!”

 

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Summer Reading Programs begin in June!

Come by the library and sign up for our annual Summer Reading Program!  Sign ups begin on June 1!

 

 

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The Addams Family for S.B.R.L.!

 

 

The All An Act Theatre  Project’s production of “The Addams Family Musical” will be staged at the Coeburn Middle School Auditorium at 7:00 P.M. on June  16-18 and 24, and 25 with a 3:00 P.M. matinee showing on June 26.  The musical features the “mysterious and spooky altogether  ooky”  Addams Family as they deal with daughter Wednesday’s impending marriage to a member of the “normal” Beineke family.  The ghostly chorus of Addams ancestors adds to the fun! Can true love triumph in a haunted house?  The talented cast kindly showed their support for your local library and we appreciate their help!

 

 

 

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Memorial Day Holiday!

 

Smyth-Bland Regional Library will be closed on Monday, May 30,2016  for the Memorial Day holiday.

 

 

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Karen McGuire for S.B.R.L.!

Karen McNew McGuire won the hearts of viewers and the respect of her broadcasting peers during her time as anchor at WSLS.  She now serves her community as Senior Communications Consultant for Carillion Clinics Marketing Research and Communications Department.  She is also an avid reader and was kind enough to show her support for your local library! We appreciate Karen’s help!

 

 

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Marion Summer Reading Schedule!

As part of our summer reading program, anyone under 18 who reads (or is read to!) for 10 hours in June and July will earn a free book. Those reading more than 20 hours will have their name in the Smyth County News & Messenger. We offer 6 weeks of  storytimes for  kids below 6th grade and Teen Tuesdays for the teenagers. We also offer 7 Free Family Fun Nights – each one is on a  Thursday Night at 6:00 p.m. in the Copenhaver Meeting Room and is open to all.

Sign up beginning June 1

 

Free Family Fun Night #1 – Steve Somers’ Amazing Teacher – a magical reading show

June 16, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Have a Ball – preschool

June 20, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Have a Ball Kindergarten – 2nd grade

June 21, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Have a Ball 3rd-5th grade

June 21, 2016

11:00 a.m.

Free Family Fun Night #2 – DareDevil Dogs – a thrilling K-9 adventure

June 23, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Get Moving – Preschool

June 27, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Get Moving – Kindergarten – 2nd grade

June 28, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Get Moving – 3rd-5th grade

June 28, 2016

11:00 a.m.

Free Family Fun Night # 3 – Professor Whizzpop

June 29, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Tackle a Good Book -Kindergarten- 2nd

July 5, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Tackle a Good Book – 3rd-5th grade

July 5, 2016

11:00 a.m.

Free Family Night # 4 – Bingo Night

July 7, 2016

6:00 p.m. Come and win a candy prize

Give It Your Best Shot – preschool

July 11, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Give It Your Best Shot – Kindergarten-2nd

July 12, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Give It Your Best Shot – 3rd-5th grades

July 12, 2016

11:00 a.m.

Free Family Fun Night # 5 – Dino Parties

July 14, 2016

6:00 p.m. Come see the Amazing Dinosaur puppets

Storybook All Stars – Preschool

July 18, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Storybook All Stars – Kindergarten – 2nd

July 19, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Free Family Fun Night # 6 – Sciencetellers

July 21, 2016

6:00 p.m. – Storytelling with Science

Let the Olympic Games Begin – preschool

July 25, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Let the Olympic Games Begin – Kindergarten-2nd

July 26, 2016

9:30 a.m.

Let the Olympic Games Begin – 3rd-5th grades

July 26, 2016

11:00 a.m.

Free Family Fun Night #7 – Snakes Alive

July 28, 2016

6:00 p.m.

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