Clyde Edgerton Lends Voice to Library Campaign's Goal: Raise $2.5 Million for Collection
When North Carolina author Clyde Edgerton was a boy, he lived in the small rural town of Bethesda, North Carolina. He came from families of cotton and tobacco farmers and at an early age he gained an appreciation for small-town Southern dialogue and humor. Today, Edgerton is the author of several novels and the recipient of the North Carolina Award for Literature. He is also a fan of public libraries and lauds the important role they play in combating censorship and protecting the individual's right to read. "Libraries and librarians are essential in a democracy," said Edgerton. He added, "Librarians have been especially important to me and in my career as a writer." Edgerton entertained a group of Chapel Hill Public Library supporters gathered at the Chapel Hill Museum on November 7th. He read from his forthcoming novel, The Bible Salesman, to be published in July, 2008. ( Read the full story )
John Grisham Supports “Ensuring Excellence” Campaign
Left to right: Gene Pease, Bob Eaves, Jim Heavner, Beverly Perdue, Leesie Guthridge, and John Grisham ( photos )
Best-selling author John Grisham, a master writer of literary suspense, made one of his rare personal appearances to help launch the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation’s Ensuring Excellence Capital Campaign. The gala benefit event, held at the home of UNC System President Erskine Bowles, raised over $60,000 toward the Campaign’s five-year fundraising goal of $2.5 million. Many of the area's finest restaurants donated food and beverage for the occasion. ( Read the full story )
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Foundation Presents Town Council with $50,000 for Library
The Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation donated $50,000 to the Town of Chapel Hill at the December 4 meeting of the Town Council. Foundation President, Gene Pease, reported on the progress of the Foundation's fundraising work in recent months. Then he presented Mayor Kevin Foy with the check which will be used to buy about 2,000 new books for the Library.
The Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation is leading a five-year $2.5 million fundraising capital campaign, Ensuring Excellence. ( Read the full story )
