The Big Event Day Is Here

I'm so excited! I hope to see you here for "Books & Bar-B-Q" this evening, 5:30 to 7:30 in the Willcoxon Auditorium.
We've had four authors say emergencies have called them away from the event this year, but we will still have 14 authors present to share with library patrons and community guests some insight as to why they write. Guests attending will be able to purchase a copy of each author's "book of choice" also.
Three speakers have been selected to talk for 10-minutes each. They are Ed McMinn from Moultrie, Dr. Charles Williams from Tallahassee, and Jackie K. Cooper from Perry. All three are great "talkers" and will probably talk our arms off, but that's exactly what we want them to do.
Also, Beverley Starr from Albany will be here. She's one of our two lovely elders who will talk about their books. Vera Stinson is the other. We certainly hope the rainy weather we're having won't keep them away.
I've seen the baked beans (yummy!) and the many pound cakes (double yummy!) and the big, big bowl of cole slaw. Just the thought of the special bar-b-que makes my mouth drool! The tables for the meals are decked out with red and white checked tablecloths, and there's plenty of room for those planning to eat.
But the best thing about the evening is that we're going to have 14 authors in one room together. Last year it was wonderful to see them all talking together and sharing stories with each book lover who stood before them with excitement in their eyes. This year I expect more of the same kind of fun. Good food and good authors make for a good time!
I know there are a few books I'll want to buy for my own personal library, too.
It's not too late for you to join us. Tickets are on sale at the circulation counter for only a $10 donation. The proceeds from "Books & Bar-B-Q" go toward our library book fund.
I'm going to be looking for you!

Have You Seen The Pink Pigs?

If you've been in our library lately, you've probably noticed all the pink pigs. There are several on a poster board in the main lobby. There are 18 on the walls of the long white hallway. There is a big one posted on the glass behind the circulation desk. And they're beginning to show up all over town, on doors and windows.
These are our announcement posters for the library's 2009 fundraiser, "Books and Bar-B-Q."
The event will be held Tuesday, May 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library's Willcoxon Auditorium.
Eighteen published authors will be present tovisit with patrons and autograph copies of their books that will be available to
purchase.
Not only that, but for a donation of $10 you'll receive a ticket for a tasty bar-b-que meal, which will include bar-b-que pork, baked beans, cole slaw, tea and dessert.
The donation will go to the library's book fund, a very worthy cause for our entire community.
We're inviting you now to come see the pink pigs at the library. The poster in the main lobby has a picture of each author and a brief biography. You might just have books by those authors who will be attending.
Get your ticket now. They're going fast....