RECOGNITION OF GIFTS

We would like to make all of our donors aware that there are many different ways to contribute to the continued success of Neuse Regional Libraries. Donations may be made In Honor of individuals in addition to In Memory donations. In the Children’s Room of the Headquarters Library, we recognize donations of $100 or more to children’s services on a beautiful plaque known as the Giving Tree. Joining the Friends of the Library is also a terrific way to contribute. The Friends of the Library organization provides funding for library programming and services throughout the calendar year. Corporate memberships to the Friends of the library are also available: these sponsorships are regularly publicly recognized by the Library. Finally, participating in Friends of the Library fundraisers such as the cruise raffle each spring and other raffles held throughout the year are excellent ways to demonstrate your support.

Generous Donations Made in Memory of Grace Burke:

Betty Apperson

Bobbie G. Vankuren

Charles & Kimberly Miller

Dee Ann & Robert Maready

Edwin & Peggy Pelletier

Gary H. Mewborn

Gary & Lois Ann Sullivan

Joan W. Rouse

John & Paula Boldt

Dr. Jo Allen

Kay A. Blizzard

K.E. & Hope Tingen

Lynn Gray Everett

Olia Lee Sugg

Paul Copeland

Phyllis T. Harrison

 

Robert & Judy Mooring

Roger & Janice Hamm

Sandra Hunt Britt

Seth & Penny Dawson

Stephen N. Hawkins

Teresa Severson

Vicki B. Myers

Woodard H. Gurley

The Library has received the following grants during the fiscal year of 2023-2024:

Greene County Community Foundation Grant.  
Jones County Community Foundation Grant  
LTC Accessible Small & Rural Communities Grant 

LSTA Grants 2023-2024

Mind Over Matter Grant, Year 2   
SenseSational Storytime Grant  
Community Partnerships for Literacy 

LSTA Grants 2024-2025

Cybersecurity Audit Grant

Teen Leadership Internship Grant

Continuing supporters of the Library

Jenkins-Tapp Foundation

Neuse Regional Libraries Digital Resource Rover

Union Bank

Lenoir Memorial Hospital

Evans & Associates Insurance

Other Contributors:

Greene County Developmental Corporation

Cynthia A. Freeman

Bruce L. Smith

Whaley’s Chapel Original FWB Church (for PHPL Back to School Bash)

Pink Hill Ruritan Club (for PHPL Back to School Bash)

Howard’s Insurance Company (for PHPL Back to School Bash)

Lois Hively

Off the Shelf Book Club

La Grange High School Class of 1959

Housing Authority of the City of Kinston (Summer Reading Program 2021)

The NC Arboretum Society

Jack P. and Kathryne C. Hankins Endowment

David & Laura Brody

Naomi Camnitz

Showanda Mosley

Larry & Tomasa Goodson

Samantha Caraballo (Giving Tree)

NC Community Foundation Inc.

Harvey S. Wooten

County of Lenoir (Juneteenth Celebration 2021)

City of Kinston (Juneteenth Celebration 2021)

La Grange Christian Church

Kinston Arts Council Inc.

Gifts and Donations

Alex, Oliver. Somatic Exercise for Beginners. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Walter “Mugsy” Vernon.

 

Aldrich, Mark. Back on Track. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Roger Smock.

 

Andres, Jose. The World Central Kitchen Cookbook. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Ted Berry, Cathleen Schultz, & Caroline Suddreth.

 

Attia, Peter. Outlive: The science and art of longevity. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Betsy Griffin.

Bishop, Warrick. Cardiac Rehabilitation Explained. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Carlesha Suggs & Allyson Medlin.

 

Bland, Michael J. Wood. Pellet Grill & Smoker cookbook. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Brownie Futrell.

 

Bubbs, Marc. Peak. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Jon Gilbert.

 

Burns, Monica. EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Melissa Lynch & Brent Williams.

Carlisle, Liz. Healing Grounds. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Yesenia Cuello.

 

Carter, Majora. Reclaiming Your Community. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Lee Albritton.

 

Chartier, Tim. Get in the Game: An Interactive Introduction to Sports Analytics. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Bryan Hanks.

 

Clayborne, Anthony. Farther Down the River. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Anthony Clayborne.

 

Cook, Christopher. The Art of Strategic Communication. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Jackie Rogers.

Day, Tammy. Philapthropy for All. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Captain Joshua Smith.

 

Dimock, Jean. Domestic Violence: Identification and Restoration. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. Erin Passalaige.

 

  1. Aircraft: The Definitive Visual History. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of M.A. “Mat” Tribula.

 

Dowd, Meaghan. Protect Your Lifestyle: make empowered, educated, and effective personal insurance decisions. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Chris Humphrey & Joe Stewart.

 

Dwyer, Judith. Project Management in Health and Community Services. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Rhonda Barwick.

Franklin, Howie. Yes Sir! Mr. President. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Howie Franklin.

 

Frederick, Denver. The Business of Giving. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Chris Jenkins.

Gilliam, Tom G. Beneath the Red Cross: Celebrating World Red Cross Day. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Kathy Jones.

 

Goldfarb, Ben. Crossings: How road ecology is shaping the future of our planet. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Jeremy Stroud.

 

Greenwood, Ginger. Extraordinary Leadership Skills for Managers. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Anthony Tocci.

Hansen, Heather. Walking Great Britain: England, Scotland, and Wales. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Matthew Young.

 

Harris, Will D. Mental Toughness. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Dale Folwell.

 

Harold, Jacob. The Toolbox: Strategies for crafting social impact. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Ta’Roh Cannon & Hernika P. Cannon.

 

Hiltzik, Michael. Iron Empires. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Roger Smock. Junaluska: Oral histories of a black Appalachian community

 

HowExpert. HowExpert Guide to Medieval Reenactment: 101 Tips to Become a Medieval Reenactor, Experience the Middle Ages, and Have Fun at Renaissance Fairs. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Rob Gauthier.

 

Hunt, Jeremy. Training the Working Labrador. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of John Stroud.

Iliev-Piselli, Marquina. TOUGH: Women who survived cancer. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Marsha Heath.

Jaku, Eddie. The Happiest Man on Earth. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Lee Holder.

 

Jarvis, Jonathon B. National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of James Melonas.

 

Jewell, Jennifer. The Earth in Her Hands. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Rachel Noble.

 

Johnston, Alex. Money with Meaning. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Anne Sorhagan & Josh Littlejohn.

Keefe, Susan E. Junaluska: Oral histories of a black Appalachian community. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Dr. Rita Joyner.

Kefford, Alex. Two Jeeps: An American Road-Trip. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Briley Taylor.

Larsson, Stefan. The Patient Priority. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Crystal Hayden.

 

Leland, Andrew. The Country of the Blind. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Dr. Emily Gower.

 

Leonard, Paul. Music of a Thousand Hammers. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Matt Whittle.

 

Lundstrom, Megan. Free Our Girls. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Ashley Shivar & Christine Zelazo.

McKenzie, Fletcher. 101 Lessons from the Sky. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Preston Hunter.

 

Minchin, Tim. Roald Dahl’s Matilda – The Musical – Piano/Vocal Songbook. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Jeanne Kennedy.

 

Monti, Daniel A. Tapestry of Health. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Alexis Welch.

 

Morgan, Peter. The 5 Day Missionary. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Paul Sugg & Harrison Lee.

Nelson, James. The Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Lea Henry.

 

Nierling, Anna. CBT Workbook for Adults. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Victoria Jackson & Melissa Reese.

 

Nuila, Ricardo. The People’s Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Crystal Hayden.

 

Nwora, Dr. Christie. The Hospital: The Inside Story. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Brian Alberts.

Pacha, Linda. Saving Ourselves from Suicide – Before and After: How to Ask for Help, Recognize Warning Signs, and Navigate Grief. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Breanna Cutler.

 

Paonita, Jocelyn Marie. The Scholarship System. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Derrian Wilson.

 

Peppers, Todd C. Of Courtiers and Princes: Stories of Lower Court Clerks and Their Judges. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Mary Alphin.

 

Picheny, Matt. Backstage Guide to Real Estate. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Lorie English.

 

Pritchard, Forrest. Start Your Farm. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Rachel Noble.

 

Purifoy, Christie. Seedtime and Harvest. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Jeannie Holmes.

Ramey, Maria. Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of April Houston.

 

Roberts, Liza. Art of the State. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Ben Knight.

Schlindwein, Dennis. Remarkably Unremarkable. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Dennis Schlindwein.

Scott, Traer. Forever Home. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Tonya Adams.

Skaliestska, Yeva. You don’t know what war is. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Joe Curley.

Vilhauer, Amber. Infinite Impact: the entrepreneur’s strategic guide to books & business success. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Mike Harris.

Wachsmann, Nikolaus. KL: A History of the Nazi Concentration Camps. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Lee Holder.

 

Wonder House Books. Knowledge Encyclopedia: World History. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Chadwick Stokes.

 

Woolf, Bill. Eradicating Human Trafficking. Presented by the Kinston Rotary Club. In honor of Beverly Weeks.