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Library Newsletter - January 2012

Library Newsletter

January 2012, Issue 1
Happy New Year!

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the LGBT Center of Raleigh Library Newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading about our accomplishments and upcoming projects. As always, thank you to our supporters and volunteers, without whom the Library would not be possible!

In This Issue:
- HRC Trailblazer Award - Donations Still Needed - Vintage Paperback Collection - Wanted: Book Reviewers - Welcome to UNC Library Students - Book Sale Proceeds - We're Now on Facebook and Twitter - Upcoming Events

HRC Trailblazer Award
Our volunteer family now includes Alli Buehler and Caroline Muglia, both of whom are Master's Degree candidates at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science. Alli and Caroline have graciously offered to create the Library's Collection Development Policy, as well as important bibliographies focused on coming out resources for LGBT seniors and youth.

Book Sale Proceeds
Our first book sale, held in early December, brought in 0 to benefit the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Special thanks to our many volunteers for organizing and working at the event. Stay tuned for more details about our next book sale, to be held this summer.

We're Now on Facebook and Twitter
Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @LGBTLibraryRal. The Library is also proud to participate in Pride Community Libraries, a nationwide networking Facebook page for LGBT libraries based in LGBT Community Centers.

Upcoming Events
January 6, 6-9pm @ the Center
First Friday Art & Wine Reception
The LGBT Center of Raleigh's 2012 artist series kicks off with the photography of Edwin Cadena. Library card registration available during the reception.

January 13, 7:30-9pm @ the Center
Raleigh Rainbow Reading Group
A group of men who meet monthly to share their views of all types of things that entertain them: books, movies, television, concerts, etc. Come to this open, public meeting or click here for more info.

January 15, 3-4pm @ the Center
Lesbian Book Club
This month's selection is Rubyfruit Jungle, Rita Mae Brown's landmark novel first published in 1973. Visit the Library to reserve your copy today! The Lesbian Book Club meets every third Sunday. Contact Amy Johndro to be added to the mailing list.

Featured Book
Luna
by Julie Anne Peters
Teen Fiction

From as early as she can remember, Regan O’Neill has known that her brother Liam was different. That he was, in fact, a girl. Transgender. Liam (or Luna, as she prefers to be called by her chosen name) is about to transition. Does Liam expect Regan to embrace this decision, to welcome his sex change? She’s always kept her brother’s secret, always been his confidante, but now Regan’s acceptance and love will be put to the test.
Description from Author's Website.

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The Mission of the LGBT Center of Raleigh is to strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities; to facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups; and to identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse population of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual people, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina.