David Baldacci was featured at the annual fundraiser for the public libraries in Lancaster County. The event had been postponed due to the pandemic since April 2020, but the event still attracted over 950 guests.
At the event, Baldacci described his journey to literary success. He had just released his latest novel, "Mercy," so the timing for the gathering was in sync with a book tour.
The Council of Friends of Lancaster County's Public Libraries, in partnership with Aaron's Books in Lititz and the Library System of Lancaster County, attended the annual author event. Organizers reported that 17 public libraries and the Bookmobile will each receive $1,500 from the proceeds of the event, which is double previous amounts.
Some of the libraries have already shared their plans for the money. At Columbia Public Library, the funds will be used to purchase books for the adult readers' book clubs and the Classics Club. Meredith Hendricks, interim Bookmobile coordinator, plans to communicate with the member libraries to assess their community needs that may be best served with updated technology, particularly in areas that have been inaccessible in the past. Manheim Community Library will spend the funds to purchase mobile shelving units that will allow flexibility in expanding the collection without involving major renovations. Mobile shelving units can also be moved to a new library location in the future.
The Council of Friends was formed in 2000 to support local public libraries.
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