Monday, October 25, 2010

An Update

Hello again. It is now Fall. The leaves have changed colors and in the morning you are now experiencing chilly weather. Its a comforting time of year, a time for being closer with love ones, or to even become acquainted with a new book. We have the best new releases available for you this Fall and we hope you come to your closest library location to see them for yourself.

Early in October was our Forrest Ray 5k Run and Walk. It was a great success. We had so many runners and walkers eager to take part and it could not have been possible without the support and hard work of our volunteers. We would like to thank all our sponsors, individuals who helped plan and set up the race, including members of the USCS Fire Ants athletes who held signs directing runners where to go. Thanks to Ken Lowden of the United States Track and Field Association for measuring and certifying our race route. Thanks to Strictly Running for everything they do for us as well. We hope to make the race even more successful next year!

Our top overall winners hailed from Wilson Hall. Josh Jennings (18:48) and Anne-Davis Shaw (22:18) ran an excellent race. Wilson Hall also took home the Forrest Ray 5k Travelling Cup.



We would like to remind everyone our Friends of the Library Book Sale will be taking place November 3rd through the 7th at the Sumter Mall. This year's location is right beside JCPenney, across from LensCrafters. We have so many books this year for you to purchase so make your way out. The dates and times are as follows:

Wednesday, November 3rd (Friends Preview Night) 6pm to 8:30pm
Thursday, November 4th 4pm to 8:30pm
Friday, November 5th 4pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, November 6th 10am to 6pm
Sunday, November 7th (Bag of Books Day) 1:30pm to 5pm

If you are not a member of the Friends yet, please consider. The Library has faced significant budget cuts that have impacted our ability to purchase new items. Thank you for supporting your Library. We hope to see you at the Book Sale!