The Friends of the L. Nelson Bell Library
Purpose:
The Friends of the L. Nelson Bell Library was organized in 1987. The group serves as an advocate for the library in the Montreat community by promoting the purpose and programs of the L. Nelson Bell Library and sharing an enthusiasm for books, reading, and lifelong learning.
Activities:
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Award the Virginia W. Buchanan Scholarship, the Sue O. Gilkerson Scholarship, and the Margaret Virginia Darden Scholarship to qualified students who will work in the library.
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Host the annual membership luncheon.
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Hold annual July Fourth Book Sale.
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Publish Friends Newsletter.
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Host author receptions and book signings.
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Provide a variety of general interest magazines.
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Preserve the Crosby Adams Music Collection.
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Support library projects: Montreat College archives and special collections.
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Provide funds for children’s books.
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Host events to celebrate National Library Week.
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Encourage memorial and honorary gift donations
Membership:
The Friends of the L. Nelson Bell Library welcomes anyone interested in supporting the programs and services of the library. For membership information, contact the library at (828) 669-8012, ext 3502.
Student Scholarships:
The following scholarships are awarded annually to Montreat College students who work in the library.
Virginia W. Buchanan Scholarship recipients:
Tracy Hollins 1990-1991
Greta Walker 1991-1993
Betty Paulino 1993-1995
Zhanna Goroshko 1996-1999
Victoriya Kulik 2001-2002
Toney Johnson, Fall 2002
Cass Morgan, Spring 2003
Cass Morgan 2003-2004
Anna McKinnon 2004-2005
Janelle Moore 2005-2006
Kimberly White, 2006-2008
Jacob Clement, Spring 2009
Sue O. Gilkerson Scholarship recipients:
Frederick Sibley 1991-1992
Kenneth Graham 1992-1994
Jonathan Bennett 1995-1996
Wesley B. Caldwell 1996-1998
Laura K. Dunn 1998-2000
Amanda L. Mowery 2001-2002
Justin Leonard 2002-2003
Jessica Braendel 2003-2004
Kaysha Siemens 2004-2005
Crystal Rendell, Fall 2005
Jennifer Dunning 2006-2009
Margaret Virginia Darden Scholarship recipients:
Aaron Shipp 1994-1995
Dale Humphreys 1995-1996
Chet Landaker 1996-1998
Karen Easter 1998-1999
Ava K. Dixon 1999-2000
Justin Barbour 2000-2001
Caroline J. Simmons 2001-2002
Cass Morgan, Fall 2002
Danielle Brandt, Spring 2003
James Berkeley 2003-2006
Katherine J. Totten 2006-2007
Crystal Rendell 2007-2008
Rikki Roccanti 2008-2009
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