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This page was last updated  November 15, 2005

Officers

Executive Board meets at the annual Friends meeting.
The Honaker Friends meet the second Monday of the second month of each quarter of the year.
The Lebanon Friends schedule meetings as needed.

* Establish goals and objectives based on library needs *Create public support for an expanding library program * Encourage gifts, endowments and memorials for the library * Provide direct financial assistance by purchasing for the library special and unusual items which would be of great benefit, but can't be purchased from the budget * Sponsor programs designed to add to the cultural and educational life of the community * Help with public relations by letting the community know about the Library's services and letting the library know about the community's needs.

For Calendar of Events and latest news, read the current copy of the newsletter, 
"FRIENDS MATTER".

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Friends Committee for

Honaker Community Library

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The Russell County Public Library Board of Trustees toured the former home and property of Gaynelle Lockhart Albert on August 17, 1999. They were joined by County Supervisors, Danny Brown and Bob Keene, and Honaker Town Council’s treasurer Cindy Hale. Nancy Albert Wolf, who inherited the property from her mother and donated it to Russell County for the purpose of establishing a branch library, conducted the tour and gave a history of the house and grounds. This was a first look at the property for several members of the Library Board, who were charged with making decisions concerning a branch library. 

The Friends of Russell County Public Library held a meeting in Honaker at the Albert House on September 13, 1999, at 4:00. President Diane Tomlinson and Publicity Chair Mike Lowe represented the Friends Executive Board.   After a tour of the house and property, the group moved to the meeting room at the Bank of Honaker to listen to suggestions and concerns regarding a public library in Honaker. Several community residents registered to  join the "local" Friends library "support" group.  A branch library committee was formed and officers were elected at this time. This committee focused primarily on ways and means of supporting a public library in Honaker.  For information about the committee's activities, contact Carolyn Puckett, who is committee chair - Address P.O. Box 2154, Honaker, VA  24260.  Other committee officers include:  Diane Fuller - Vice Chair; Kathleen Taylor - Secretary;  Tommy Taylor - Treasurer; Patsy Sample - Hospitality.

For almost 2 years the Honaker Friends of the Library, this committee of the Russell County Friends of the Library, raised money. And all the hard work paid off. In the spring 2001 renovation of the Honaker Community Library began. AND..... The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was October 7, 2001, 2-4 pm! In addition to the hard work of the Honaker Friends and the donations of many generous individuals and groups, the Honaker Community Library was awarded a grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This grant provided computers, enabling the Library to offer Internet access to patrons, as well as software and training. Despite this grant and the many generous gifts, the Library still has many needs. Contact the Honaker Friends of the Library or the Russell County Public Library if you can make a contribution.

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What Will $1.00 Buy?

     At the Honaker Library Open House in 1999 a young boy came to the Albert House i.e. library and toured the building. His bright, inquisitive eyes sparkled as he asked questions about the library. His interest was contagious, and it was a pleasure to talk with him and answer his questions. He carefully studied every room, obviously mentally envisioning stacks of books, computer centers and all the interesting, exciting things a library brings to an active 12 year old mind. At the end of the informal tour, he thanked me politely and left. Later in the evening he returned and sought me out. Taking my hand, he placed a dollar bill in it with these words, "I want to give this money to help build a library here in Honaker. Someday, I want to bring my children here. I’ll be able to tell them that I helped build this library."

With a sense of having been given a glimpse of something of great impact I accepted his crumpled dollar and thought about the insight and generosity of this child. If only we adults could be so open and genuine. 

Written by Janice Busic

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Honaker Friends of the Library are sponsoring an on going Book Sale.  It is held in the Buskill Building on Main Street in Honaker, every Friday from 12 noon until 5.  If you are unable to come during scheduled hours, call 873-4411 for an appointment.  All funds collected will go to the Honaker Community Library.  
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Contributions towards the Honaker Community Library are currently accepted at the Bank of Honaker, P.O. Box 360, Honaker VA 24260. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to donate funds to help in this exciting and promising community project. Check should be made payable to Friends of the Library - Honaker, Address P.O. Box 2154, Honaker, VA  24260.

	Contributors to Support of Branch Library at Honaker

$ 10,000 - $ ????	$ 1,000 - $ 9,999	$  50 - $ 999
Gates Foundation	Betty Gent - Memorials	Janice & Eldridge Busic, Jr.
	Redbud Committee	Jewell A. Densmore
	Fogleman Carpet Service	E. Dillon & Company
	Keene Carpet, Inc.	Charles & Charlotte Duty
		Ronald  & Nancy Dye
		Finney Senior Citizens
		First Virginia Bank
		Ronald & Judith Fuller
		Hillman Insurance
		Honaker Funeral Home
		Honaker Lions Club
		Elk Garden Aluminum
		L & L Construction Co., Inc.
		Leonard Companies
		New People's Bank - Honaker
		D. R. Price Engineering
		H. B. and Jean Smith
		Swords Creek Community  Baptist Church
		Tommy & Rosemary Taylor
		Tri-County Driving Academy, Inc.
		George Ben Whited
		Jency Houser Yall
		Martha Knappe  in honor of Dan Boyd
		Lowes, Claypool Hill & Bristol
		Lebanon Block
		Russell Builders
		Walmart, Claypool Hill
		American Legion Post #208
		Sherie Honaker Iascone in honor of  Mrs. Arthur Martin & Mrs. Margaret Honaker

THANK YOU . . .

The following individuals, organizations, and businesses have donated gifts, time, effort, and special skills  to making a public library in Honaker possible. We appreciate you.

Gaynelle Lockhart Albert and daughter, Nancy Albert Wolf for the gift of their property to Russell County for use as a RCPL branch library

C.H. Wallace and Town of Honaker for keeping the grounds attractive

Tommy Taylor, Library Board member for providing a meeting place for Board and Friends

     

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