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Introducing New Deputy Director: Terry Hill Please join us in welcoming Terry B. Hill as the new deputy director of the library. Terry is a native of Taylorsville, NC. He earned his Masters in Library Science from UNC-Chapel Hill, and most recently worked as the assistant to the Vice Provost and Director of Libraries at North Carolina State University. Terry has a diverse background. He began his work with libraries as an undergraduate at Appalachian State and Duke University. He gained collection development experience as a librarian at Hope Valley Elementary School, and as a subscription agent for the international book vendor Harrassowitz. Terry also taught at both UNC and NCCU’s library schools, and he is passionate about mentoring people entering the library profession. As an active member of the community, Terry tutors at the Durham Literacy Center and serves as a guardian ad litem. Terry and his wife, Tracy, live in Durham, along with their Peeps Show 2012 Even Bigger The second annual Durham County Library Peeps Show is in the history books, and it was bigger and better than last year. To highlight library services and collections, staff members throughout the system created 13 dioramas featuring Peeps, the marshmallow, spring candy bunnies and chicks. This year some younger customers got in on the act as well. Though they could not compete, children at McDougald Terrace and East Regional made their own peep-o-ramas. More than 200 peep fans visited the library to vote on their favorite display, and more than 550 votes were cast by liking peep-o-rama photos on Facebook. 2 Best of Friends Summer 2012 miniature schnauzer Cornel. He began as deputy director at Durham County Library on April 30. “The greatest honor of my career is the opportunity to work with the staff of Durham County Library, and to serve the residents of Durham County,” Terry said. “My vision for the library is for it to become an even more integral part of what makes Durham the great community it is known to be.” In the end, the top three vote getters were: Terry B. Hill, Deputy Director 207 votes: East Regional Teens – East Geekster Peeps 165 votes: Marketing and Development – Food Truck Rodeo Peeps Edition 111 votes: Main Library Adult Services – Peeple Magazine Congratulations to all the participants for proving that Durham County Library peeps are the coolest on the planet. Winners will receive prizes at the spring Staff Development Day, May 16. 1st Place Winner 2nd Place Winner 3rd Place Winner
Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Community Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center hosted an open house on March 9 celebrating its 50th anniversary. County commissioners, former staff and members of the community visited during a full day of programs that included a comedian for adults, Skill Toys for teens and a Rags to Riches performance for children. Earlier in the month, County Commissioners approved a resolution congratulating Bragtown on turning one half century old. In 1961, residents of the Bragtown neighborhood raised funds for a new library and deeded the land at Ruth Street and Dearborn Drive to the Durham Colored Library. The Bragtown Branch Library was dedicated and began serving the community on March 11, 1962. In April of 1966, the Durham Colored Library merged with the Durham City- County Public Library, and Bragtown became part of the new Durham County Library system. Today, Bragtown Library continues to serve its community with storytimes in English, Spanish and French for children and toddlers, tutoring for school-aged children, and neighborto-neighbor programs that engage adults and seniors. Last year, Bragtown Library had more than 6,800 visits; it hosted 128 programs, which were attended by approximately 2,000 children, teens and adults; and it provided access to technology as visitors logged 1,190 computer sessions. All of this in a 1,000 sq. ft. facility, open 20 hours a week. 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 1) 2) 1) Every birthday celebration needs a cake. 2) Current and past staff of Bragtown Library: Donald Bradsher, Anita Hasty-Speed, Mary Ann Brown, Nancy Scott, Lisa McAllister, Karlene Fyffe and Denise Williams. 3) County Commissioner Chair, Michael Page, addresses the crowd. 4-7) Commissioner Vice Chair Ellen Reckhow, and Commissioners Brenda Howerton, Joe Bowser and Pam Karriker speak about Bragtown Library. Every commissioner attended the celebration. Friends of the Durham Library Newsletter 3
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