FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Volume 1, Issue 1
Gardner-Webb University
Christmas, 2009
Merry Christmas from the Dean of the
Library, Mary Roby
Christmas in the Library . . .
Candles in the windows, a
beautiful Christmas tree at
the front door, candy on the
counter, and stressed-out
students studying for final
exams. We are happy to be
able to provide a friendly,
relaxed place to study during
this time of year. We have
dedicated faculty and staff
that provide a welcoming and
comforting atmosphere for
the students and it is my
pleasure to serve with them
here at Gardner-Webb. This
year, instead of giving gifts to
each other, we gave gifts to
the Angel Tree in Webb Hall
and contributed two boxes to
Operation Christmas Child. I
am truly thankful for the generosity and giving spirit here
in the Library.
I am so pleased that we have
begun our new Friends of the
Library group here at the Dover Memorial Library. We
have completed another successful semester, graduating
over 300 students on December 14. During exam time we
offered extended hours and
free coffee, hot tea and hot
chocolate for our students. If
you would like to encourage
our students by sponsoring a
study break during exam time,
please contact the Development Office at (704) 4064101 or go to
www.supportgwu.com .
END OF SEMESTER HOURS
Sunday, Dec. 6:
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Monday, Dec. 7 - Wednesday,
Dec. 9:
7:30 am - 1:00 am
Thursday, Dec. 10:
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 11:
As the Friends of the Library
begins to host more cultural
and community events, we
also welcome any ideas you
may have. Please contact me
at (704) 406-4290 and let us
know what you’d like to see
the Friends of the Library
offer.
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, Dec. 12 - Sunday,
Dec. 13:
CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 14 - Thursday,
Dec. 17:
We wish you a very merry
Christmas as you celebrate
our Savior’s birth!
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 18 - Sunday,
Jan. 3:
Ways to Support the Library
Becoming a Friend of Library
doesn’t have to mean just
sending in a check to Gardner
-Webb. We have several opportunities available to honor
those in your life and have a
direct impact on the library’s
resources.
For example, after each
graduation, friends and families of graduating seniors are
invited to donate $50 to the
library to name a book in the
graduate’s honor. The book
may be selected by the donor,
or it can be left to the library’s
discretion. Either way, it is a
great way to help the library
and leave a lasting tribute to
your Gardner-Webb graduate.
For other creative giving options, please contact the Development Office at (704)
406-4101.
CLOSED for Christmas
break
Gardner-Webb University
The John R. Dover Library at
Gardner-Webb University
Post Office Box 836
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
The John R. Dover Library was built and dedicated in October of 1974 to
meet the demands of an expanding student body.
Phone: (704) 406-4290
E-mail: mroby@gardner-webb.edu
By joining the Friends of the Library, you are helping
provide Gardner-Webb students and community members with an essential resource and gaining access to exclusive academic and cultural opportunities. We offer
memberships at the following annual levels:
Earlier that year, in an example of great cooperation, all the materials and
books from the former library were moved to the new Dover Library in a
matter of four hours. Students were able to use the new library almost as
soon as its construction was completed.
Gardner-Webb University alumni and friends come together now in the
same spirit of cooperation to improve the John R. Dover Library and provide
students the resources they need to excel.
Join us in this quest at www.supportgwu.com. Click “Donate.”
Scholar’s Circle:
$1,000 and up
Benefactor:
$500-$999
Patron:
$250-$499
Advocate:
$100-$249
Friend:
$50-$99
Students
Free
Past, Current, and Upcoming Events
Past Events
On October 31, 2009 Gardner-Webb University and the Friends of the Library welcomed New York Times Best-Selling Author William Paul Young. Mr. Young authored the book “The Shack” to describe
a personal spiritual journey.
Over 600 people were in attendance to
hear Mr. Young speak, and we were excited to meet some potential new Friends
of the Library members.
Mr. Young was also the keynote speaker
at the 2009 Alumni Awards Banquet.
If you didn’t receive a brochure on the
Friends of the Library at this event and
would like us to send you one, do not
hesitate to contact Mary Roby, the Dean
of the Library, at (704) 406-4290.
Current Events
There is always something going on at the Dover
Library or at the Gardner-Webb Campus.
Stop by now to see the pottery of local artist and
Gardner-Webb student, Brad Lail, showcased in
the library’s main entrance. You may also view
his work online at www.bradlailpottery.com.
Come by in the Spring to hear selections from
Gardner-Webb’s on campus literary magazine,
The Broad River Review.
Upcoming Events
And next Fall, stay tuned for information on the
Ron Rash Festival—a multiday event to celebrate the writing of local author Ron Rash.
You can always check for events on the calendar at www.supportgwu.com, and keep reading
the Friends of the Library newsletter for exciting
updates.