Community support is reflected in the programs and contributions of the Friends of the Library (FOL). FOL programs also support the library's role as community center. Every year, FOL provides much-needed funds for equipment, books and services to the library.
Proceeds from FOL fund-raising have supported the library with the purchase of computers, audio/visual equipment, CDs, DVDs, a lighted outdoor sign, and most recently, a fancy new welcome mat for the library's main entrance. Friends programs include a raffle, Books Alive!, English Tea, and a members outing.
Books Alive! is a monthly meeting which combines book reviews, exchanging of ideas, and book discussion in an informal atmosphere. Light refreshments are served, and the meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 P.M. in the library's Meeting Room. All are welcome! Share your passion for good books, and hear from others about their recommendations.
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Jay Walker |
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Lien Groenwold |
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Bob Lindsey |
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Judy Burgess |
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Bob Lindsey |
Ways and Means |
Lien Groenwold |
Books Alive |
Earline Walker |
Hospitality |
Ginny Estell |
Membership |
Eve Jordan |
Newsletter |
Rita Johnson |
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FOL purchased this door mat
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Books Alive began it's winter series with author Frank Fuerst reviewing and discussing his book, Alzheimer's Care with Dignity. An interested and attentive audience listened as Mr. Fuerst described the medical and financial aspects of Alzheimer's disease for caregivers, using his own experience after his wife was diagnosed with early onset of the condition.
Tuesday, February 26 will feature local author and photographer Frank Mosco. The author will review his disparate books: The Whitemoon Crises, an espionage thriller set in the Cold War, and Monkey, an unconventional take on the King Kong legend.
On Tuesday, March 25 Linda Goodman will review Daughters of the Appalachians. Goodman, a story-teller, playwright, and Appalachian daughter herself will discuss her book of monologues based on the lives of six mid-20th Century Appalachian women. Her program will include an example of her interpretive monologues.
The April 22 program will join with the Library and community in their celebration of The Big Read. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment of the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The Big Read provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. This year's selection is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The Books Alive! program and other activities surrounding this event will be announced soon.
Books Alive! is held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the meeting room of the Library. Admission is free and refreshments are served. For more information call Earline Walker at 804-529-9362
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