Honoring a love for writing, reading & learning
May 16, 2016
Nominations Sought for Lucy Hampton Bostick Award
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Do you know someone who has made a difference in the literary world? The Richland Library Friends want to hear from you. Members are accepting nominations for the Lucy Hampton Bostick Award. It recognizes a South Carolina author, someone who has written a significant literary work on South Carolina, or someone in the Midlands who has significantly advanced the interest in books or libraries.
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The award honors Lucy Hampton Bostick, long-time head librarian in Richland County and former Richland Library director from 1928-1968. Bostick is credited with fostering interest in Southern literature and history, improving cultural life in Columbia, and promoting library appreciation throughout the state.
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Nominations must be postmarked by midnight on Thursday, May 19.Printable forms are available here, or you can secure a copy by calling the Richland Library Development Office at 803-988-0885.
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The award, which includes a medal and a cash honorarium, will be presented at the Friends Annual Meeting in late summer.
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For questions, please contact Emily Stoll at 803-587-3637 or email [email protected].
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About Richland Library Friends
The Richland Library Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising support for library programs and spearheading advocacy efforts on behalf of the library. Since 1975, when the Junior League of Columbia, Inc. voted to provide volunteers and the necessary funds to establish a Friends group in Richland County, the organization has played an integral role in raising awareness of the library throughout the community through specifically targeted advocacy efforts and financial support for programs – such as the Friends’ Summer Learning Challenge.
