RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Councilman Chris A. Hilbert encourages everyone to support our libraries and attend the Ginter Park Library Advisory Board 4th Annual Holiday Fête fundraiser at the Ginter Park Library
All families, singles, friends, neighbors are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, encourages everyone to support our libraries and for all families, singles, friends and neighbors to attend the upcoming Ginter Park Public Library Advisory Board 4th Annual Holiday Fête fundraising event. Attire is festive.
This fun-filled annual event will include:
• Local food
• Door prizes
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres
• Live music with the Hugo Jackson Trio
Suggested donations are $15 per person or $25 per couple. All proceeds will benefit the Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch and help provide needed funds tor library programs throughout the year. The Richmond Public Library is run on public and private funding.
WHEN Thursday, December 1, 2011
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Library – Ginter Park Public Library Branch
1200 Westbrook Avenue in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District
Corner of Brook Road and Westbrook Avenue
CONTACT To RSVP and/or for more information, please contact David Lydiard, Ginter Park Public Library Advisory Board at, 804.677.5050 (tel) or ginterparklibraryboard@gmail.com.
BACKGROUND
Established in 1922, our Richmond Public Library serves as a living representation of our commitment to the lifelong success of our community. For nearly 100 years, Richmond families have grown up with the Richmond Public Library, which is dedicated to enriching lives and expanding opportunities by providing free access to books, music, film and all types of cultural, intellectual, educational programs, classes and services.
One of eight Richmond Public Library branches, the Ginter Park Branch opened in 1964 and provides access to the Library’s more than 450,000 items. The branch also offers meeting space, wireless Internet access, public computers, and fax and notary services. In Richmond Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) the Ginger Park Branch hosted more than107,500 visitors and loaned more than 88,000 items. In addition, more than 7,500 people participated in branch learning programs.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
