Smyrna and Vinings residents have a gentle, library centered stretch from Monday, November 9 through Tuesday, November 17, 2026, with a night out in Market Village mixed in. This week the four picks are an author book launch at the Vinings Library, a night out in Smyrna's Market Village, a Saturday morning storytime at the Vinings Library and Pokemon Club at the Smyrna Public Library. The Vinings Library listings come from the Cobb County calendar and the Smyrna listings come from the City of Smyrna calendar, which are the organizers for each event. Where a price or detail has not been published, the entry says so, and registration notes are included where they apply.
Author Book Launch: Outside the Lines with Kristine F. Anderson
When
The book launch is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is an evening event, so it fits easily after the workday.
Where
The launch is held at the Vinings Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339, a Cobb County Public Library branch. The county's event page has the listing and the Register button.
Cost
The county page does not list a cost or admission fee. It does show a Register button, but registration details and any fee are not displayed, so use the button to sign up and see what is required.
Good to know
The event celebrates the release of Kristine F. Anderson's new book, Outside the Lines. She will discuss the book, her writing journey and what inspired the story, and attendees can meet her, learn about her work and ask questions. The listing does not mention book sales, so ask the library if you would like to buy a copy. A book launch in a branch library is a relaxed format, and the one hour and fifteen minute window leaves room for questions. The Vinings Library sits on Paces Ferry Road in the Vinings community near the I-75 and I-285 interchange. Parking details are not listed on the event page, so allow a few extra minutes to find a space on a weeknight.
Girl's Night Out in Market Village
When
Girl's Night Out is on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The City of Smyrna lists it as a night designed for friends to gather in the heart of the Village.
Where
The evening takes place in Market Village in Smyrna, where participating businesses offer exclusive specials and tasty treats. The city's event page lists the event, though it does not give a street address.
Cost
Registration is free, according to the city, and it opened on September 21. The first 75 registrants receive a free Smyrna swag bag. Specials and treats at the participating businesses are priced by each business, and the city page does not list those prices.
Good to know
The evening includes a Girls Night Out Passport Challenge. Visitors stop at participating spots, collect stamps and are entered to win prizes. The city describes the night as a chance to sip, shop and connect, and the passport gives a built in route for the evening. Because the list of participating businesses is not published on the page, check with the city if you want to plan your stops ahead of time. A relaxed pace works best, since the three hour window gives you time to visit several businesses, stop for a bite and still make it home at a reasonable hour on a Thursday night.
Saturday Storytime at the Vinings Library
When
Saturday Storytime is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The county's listing says it happens every other Saturday, so it is a regular fixture rather than a one time program.
Where
The program is held at the Vinings Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339. It is part of the Cobb County Public Library system, and the county events calendar carries the listing.
Cost
The county page does not list a cost or registration for Saturday Storytime. Since the program is short, a quick call to the library is an easy way to confirm before you go.
Good to know
The program offers stories, rhymes and songs. It is best for children ages 3 to 5, though the county page says all are welcome. At 30 minutes, it is a short outing that leaves the rest of a Saturday free, and it suits families who like to start the day with a library visit and then head to a nearby park or errand. The library also runs other storytimes during the week, which you can find by filtering the county calendar to the Vinings Library, but the Saturday session is the one that falls inside this window. Because the session repeats every other Saturday, families who enjoy it can plan to return.
Pokemon Club at the Smyrna Public Library
When
Pokemon Club is on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is meant for children ages 5 to 13.
Where
The club meets in the meeting room at the Smyrna Public Library, 100 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. The library is in the Village Green area, and the City of Smyrna calendar lists the program.
Cost
The city listing does not mention a fee or a registration requirement. Check with the library if you want to confirm before you go.
Good to know
The library promises an action packed hour of games and activities, including Pokemon Battle Academy, and beginners are welcome. Trading cards are not required to take part. If cards are traded, both parties must agree before a trade is made, trades are entirely at your own risk and library staff are not responsible for trades or transactions. It is helpful to talk through that rule with your child before the evening begins. The meeting room setting keeps the program focused, and the one hour length leaves time for dinner before or after. Bring a favorite deck if your child has one, but the library is clear that it is not required.
Questions About Smyrna and Vinings Events This Week
Can I attend all four events?
Yes. They fall on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Monday, so there is no overlap. Storytime is best for ages 3 to 5 and Pokemon Club is for ages 5 to 13, while the book launch and Girl's Night Out are listed without an age range.
Which events are free?
Girl's Night Out registration is free, according to the city. The county and city pages for the other three events do not list a cost, so confirm with the library if that matters to you.
Do I need to register?
The book launch shows a Register button, and Girl's Night Out uses free registration. The listings for Saturday Storytime and Pokemon Club do not mention registration.
Where can I find more library events?
The Cobb County events calendar can be filtered by location, including the Vinings Library, and the City of Smyrna publishes a month view calendar that includes library events, community events and meetings. Both calendars are updated by the organizers, so a quick look the day before you go is a good habit, especially for the evening programs.
