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Smyrna Public Library branch manager introduces programs including new 'Growing Roots' community garden
Summary
Cassandra Taylor, new branch manager for the Smyrna Public Library, introduced herself to the town council and outlined current and upcoming programs including a winter reading wrap-up event, the Nashville Opera children's performance, digital card access and a summer ‘Growing Roots’ program combining gardening and local history.
Cassandra Taylor, branch manager of the Smyrna Public Library, introduced herself to the Town Council during the March meeting and outlined current and planned programming at the branch.
Taylor told the council the library is wrapping up its winter reading program with a prize drawing that runs through Saturday and that the Nashville Opera will perform a children’s version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the library the same day. "We're very excited for this new beginning for Smyrna Public Library," Taylor said.
Taylor said the library mailed physical cards to council members, described hours (9 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday–Saturday; closed Sundays) and explained requirements for obtaining a card: a valid Tennessee state ID with residential address, parental sign-off for minors and tiered juvenile/teen/adult cards that are valid for about four years. She noted nonresidents who hold Tennessee IDs—students from Motlow, TCAT and MTSU—can obtain cards, but residents of Alabama or Kentucky are not covered by the Rutherford County system.
Taylor also highlighted digital services available through Hoopla and Libby and an eCard option on rclstn.org. Looking ahead, she described a new summer program called Growing Roots that will pair a community garden with local-history programming and involve local historians. "It's a combo to help our newbies to the community learn more about our community, and teach them to grow native vegetables and other flowers and herbs," Taylor said.
Taylor invited feedback on displays and programming and said the branch is working with local artist coordination and council member Peebles on exhibit space.
