Handley Regional Library Celebrates 100 Years with Book

Help the Handley Regional Library celebrate a century of service. To mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of Handley Regional Library in 2013, the library will publish a beautiful 250-page, full-color, hard-back book. All profits from book sales will be used for special centennial projects and for library operations. Slated for publication in November 2012, preorders and sponsorship opportunities are now available.

In August 1913 the Handley Library opened its doors and began to serve local residents. During a century of service, the library grew into a present-day regional community resource.  Handley Regional Library: the First One Hundred Years will tell the remarkable story of those one hundred years. Illustrated by many never-before-seen photographs, the recollections of area residents and former staff members bring history alive – revealing behind-the-scenes stories along the way.

We hope that community members will help us celebrate this important milestone.  Printing Handley Regional Library: the First One Hundred Years will be funded by presales and sponsorships. The Friends of the Handley Regional Library have contributed $5,000 toward publication of the book.  Other community members and organizations can join them in supporting this publication by choosing from several levels of sponsorship. Each contributing sponsor’s name or business name will be featured prominently in the book. Sponsorships must be received by June 1, 2012 to be included.  Those interested in becoming a sponsor should contact Trish Ridgeway, Library Director.

Preordering a copy of Handley Regional Library: the First One Hundred Years will help make publication possible. The pre-publication price of the book is $36.75 (includes sales tax). Pre-order forms are now available at all Handley Regional Library locations and through the Library website (www.handleyregional.org) where payment by credit card is a new option. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup in November, 2012. Only a limited number of copies will be printed – those who want to be sure to share in the history of Handley Regional Library should order today.

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