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History MomentsGROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY May 19, 1965 Mrs. Eugene Bowman, Chairman of Board Master of Ceremonies Welcome of Trustees Mrs. Eugene Bowman Prayer Rev. William Robert Frost President of Davie Co. Ministerial Association Recognization of special guests: Former Board Members Mr. W. E. Reece, First Chairman, 1943-1945, White Plains, N. C. Mrs. J. Frank Clement served until she became librarian in 1945. Mrs. Charles Isley, 1943-1948. Mrs. Garland V. Green, 1943-1963. Mrs. H. F. Latham, 1943-1964, served as treasurer for 17 years. Mr. Leo Brock, 1943-1955, deceased. Mrs. Walter Woodson, 1948-1963, deceased. Mr. J. D. Parker, 1951-1954, Glenville, N. C. Mr. S. Wallace, 1963-1964. Present Board Members Mrs. Eugene Bowman, 1945----, chairman. Mr. George Shutt, 1948----, member of Building Committee. Mr. John M. Groce, 1955----, chairman of Building Committee. Mr. Roy Hoffner, 1963----, member of Building Committee. Mrs. Queen Bess Kennon, 1964----, member Furnishing Committee. Mr. Peter Hairston, 1964----, chairman Finance Committee. Architect Mr. Randall Harris, Representative of Charles Morrison Grier and Associates, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina. Greetings from State Library Board Mrs. Gordon Tomlinson Member of State Library Board What The Library Will Mean to Davie County Mr. Knox Johnstone Chairman of Fund Raising Committee Groundbreaking Ceremony Mr. John M. Groce Chairman of Building Committee Mrs. Eugene Bowman, Chairman of Board of Trustees Mr. H. R. Hendrix, Jr., Chairman of County Commissioners Mrs. Blanche Hanes Clement, former member of Board and librarian for 13 years. Closing Prayer Rev. Ivan Ijames Minister, Clement Grove Church of God rI October 1963 Resolution of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Davie County Public Library extending sympathy upon death of associate. WHEREAS, The members of the Board of Trustees of the Davie County Public Library desire to record their deep sorrow at the death on September 18, 1963, of their esteemed associate Mrs. Walter Henderson Woodson, who since 1946, served as a member of the Board of Trustees; be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of this Association hereby gives formal expression of its grievous loss in the death of Mrs. Woodson, and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of one who was esteemed by her associates, loved by her friends, and respected by all. RESOLVED FURTHER, That a copy of this resolution be tendered to her family as an humble expression of the Board's heartfelt sympathy in its bereavement. Mrs. Eugene Bowman, Chairman Mrs. Paul B. Blackwelder, Secretary August 14, 1978 I Library Board of Trustees: We the undersigned, citizens of Davie County and members of a group known as the Piano Committee, hereby petition the Library Board of Trustees to authorize a campaign to raise (Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety dollars) $6,890.00 to purchase the Baldwin seven foot grand piano which is on loan for the summer in the Library. This instrument is being used for a series of summer concerts which are open to the public free of charge. It is our desire that this instrument be provided for continued use for programs by local and visiting artists, music teachers and their students, and other authorized individuals and groups for the promotion of good music and the enjoyment of the citizens of Davie County. We offer our support in the effort to raise this sum of money. Respectfully submitted, Davie County PubCic Library "Board of Trustees for Public Library for Davie County, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, held their first meeting, Friday, Oct. 1, 1943..." - minutes Current library facility in Mocksville built in 1965/66; addition and renovation 1991/92. Branch library at current location since April, 1988. Automation: began using in January, 1997. The Davie County Public Library is a department of Davie County government. All personnel and financial policies set by the county. In North Carolina there are two types of library boards of trustees: governing and advisory. The Davie County Public Library Board is advisory. The Board has no legal responsibilities except those granted by the County Commissioners. The Board acts as a liaison between the library, local government, and the community. The Board sets library specific policies, promotes services, and seeks adequate funding for the operation of the library system. Regular meetings are the third Thursday of July, September, November, January, March, and May. Current trustees: Valerie Slogick, chair; Harlon Freeman, vice -chair; Alice Brown, secretary, Linda Barnette, George Peterson, Jim ny Myers, Kathy Tatum Crews. In North Carolina there are county libraries, municipal libraries, and regional libraries (multi - county libraries). Some of the county libraries are independent of county government. We adhere to the regulations to be "State Aid" libraries. DCPL Board of Trustees are - appointed by the commissioners upon recommendation from the Trustees - advisory - library advocates and community advocates Library funding 2009/10 - county 71 % -state 14% - towns of Mocksville (6%) and Cooleemee (1%) - federal - by competitive grants only (0) - other (fines, fees, gifts, McGuire Trust fund, etc.) 9% The main library is in Mocksville (753-6030); a branch library is in the Cooleemee Shopping Center (284-2805); an outreach van serves those unable to get to the library (753-6030). DCPL open every day except holidays (follow county schedule): Sunday 2-5:00; Monday - Thursday 9:00-8:30; Friday 9:00-5:30; Saturday 9:00-3:00. Cooleemee Branch: Monday 12:00- 6:00; Tuesday -Friday 10-12:30, 1:30-5:00.