Smyrna Public Library, Public library in Smyrna, Georgia, United States
Smyrna Public Library occupies a 28,000-square-foot building opened in 1991 at 100 Village Green Circle, modeled on the colonial Virginia capitol in Williamsburg. Its open floor plan and large windows serve about 250,000 visitors a year, and the collection holds over 130,000 items, with a reference section of more than 8,000 volumes.
The library was founded in 1936 and grew from a small reading room into a major educational center serving the community. Over decades it became an important gathering place for learning and knowledge sharing across generations.
The library hosts storytelling sessions, book clubs, and gaming campaigns that draw people of all ages together regularly. These gatherings create a social space where residents share interests and build connections with neighbors.
The library stands at 100 Village Green Circle in downtown Smyrna, in a 28,000-square-foot building modeled on the colonial Virginia capitol in Williamsburg. It is the only public library in Georgia outside any library system, so Cobb County library cards do not apply here; cards are issued by the city library itself. Large windows and an open floor plan let visitors find the reference, children's and genealogy sections easily.
The Tales to Tails program allows children to practice reading with certified therapy dogs in a supportive environment. This special offering helps young readers build confidence by reading aloud in a low-pressure setting.
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