[Durham INC] Reasons to Support Libraries and schools

[Laura Drey]

> To: Durham County Commissioners <commissioners at dconc.gov>, Durham SCHOOL BOARD members <boe at dpsnc.net>, "Dur. Co. Libary Dir. Tammy Baggett" <tbaggett at dconc.gov>, "Dur. Co. Library Deputy Dir. Terry B. Hill" <tbhill at dconc.gov>, "Dur. Co. Library Marketing & Dev. Mgr. Stephanie Bonestell" <sbonestell at dconc.gov>, "Dur. Co. Library Ass't Dir. Planning & Facilities Sandra Lovely" <slovely at dconc.gov>, "Dur. Co. Library Resources & Finance Officer Kathy Makens" <kmakens at dconc.gov>, "Dur. Co. Library Community Engagement Admin. Sarah Alverson" <salverson at dconc.gov>, "Durham Co. Library Humanities & Adult Programming Jennifer E. Levine" <jelevine at dconc.gov>, "Dur. Co. Library Tech. Mgt Admin. Matthew Clobridge" <mclobridge at dconc.gov>
> Cc: "Friends of Dur. Co. Library" <sodfodldonations at gmail.com>
> 
> I would like to see is that Durham County Commissioners set up a mechanism whereby Durham residents and workers have the option to assist in enhancing Durham County Libraries and/or Durham Public School system like people can make a tax deductible donation to contribute to purchasing city trees by writing check(s) to the City of Durham. Another approach would be to inform people about the Friends of Durham County Library and Durham Library Foundation in the mailing with peoples’ water bill(s).
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> The Friends of the Durham Library is a group of volunteers that provides financial support to Durham County Library. In its 40-year history, the group has raised more than $1 million for the library through book sales and memberships. Over 1,000 Friends contribute annually and many actively volunteer their time as well. https://durhamcountylibrary.org/friends/ <https://durhamcountylibrary.org/friends/> 
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> The mission of Durham Library Foundation is to raise funds to provide a margin of excellence for the Durham County Library. The mission of Durham County Library is to encourage Discovery, connect the Community and lead in Literacy https://www.durhamlibraryfoundation.org <https://www.durhamlibraryfoundation.org/>
> 
> Laura
> Laura Drey
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> On Oct 12, 2017, at 12:02 AM, Laura Drey <lauradrey at ncrrbiz.com> wrote:
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> To: Durham County COMMISSIONERS <commissioners at dconc.gov <mailto:commissioners at dconc.gov>>, Durham SCHOOL BOARD members <boe at dpsnc.net <mailto:boe at dpsnc.net>>, Durham County Manager Lowell Siler <lsiler at dconc.gov <mailto:lsiler at dconc.gov>>, tbaggett at dconc.gov <mailto:tbaggett at dconc.gov>, tbhill at dconc.gov <mailto:tbhill at dconc.gov>, sbonestell at dconc.gov <mailto:sbonestell at dconc.gov>, salverson at dconc.gov <mailto:salverson at dconc.gov>, "Durham Co. Library Humanities & Adult Programming Jennifer E. Levine" <jelevine at dconc.gov <mailto:jelevine at dconc.gov>>
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> I believe that documentary film “Ex Libris: New York Public Library” presents strong arguments for why public libraries should be supported and the various roles that libraries play in communities (with the same reasoning holding true for school libraries). The film includes excerpts of readings and administrators asserting the functions of libraries. The film holds your attention as it moves to various libraries, the users and staff in New York.
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> Ex Libris: New York Public Library
> Not Rated, 197 minutes
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> "In this, the 42nd documentary by Frederick Wiseman (recipient of an Honorary Oscar in 2016), the legendary filmmaker brings his incisive vision behind the scenes of one of the world's greatest institutions of learning, capturing the vast programmatic scope of NYC's library system. The NYPL is blessed with uniformly passionate staff and deeply devoted, appreciative bibliophiles and beneficiaries across its 92 branches. The film reveals a venerable place of welcome, cultural exchange, and intellectual creativity.” Chelsea Theater
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> Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddjnbbjl0kM <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddjnbbjl0kM>
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> New York Times review: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/12/movies/ex-libris-new-york-public-library-review.html <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/12/movies/ex-libris-new-york-public-library-review.html> 
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> Last night Thursday, October 12, last night: 7:10pm
> Chelsea Movie Theater
> 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 USA
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> Adult - $9.75
> Senior - $8.50
> Matinee/Student - $8.00
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> www.thechelseatheater.com <http://mail01.tinyletterapp.com/thechelseatheater/chelsea-theater-weekly-friday-october-6th-thru-thursday-october-12th/9672153-www.thechelseatheater.com/?c=94cc33c2-28e4-43de-9f17-213a50967f2d>
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> 
> Laura
> Laura Drey
> Durham community member and voter 
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