American Tobacco Cuts Ribbon on the Book Nook – Capitol Broadcasting Company

American Tobacco Cuts Ribbon on the Book Nook

American Tobacco now has a Book Nook to help share books & raise funds for the public library.

Smart people love books, and many smart people live, work and play at American Tobacco Historic District. So, the team partnered with Durham County Library to create a one-of-a-kind place to donate and buy books on campus. On Sept. 1, 2009, ATC’s Michael Goodmon joined library volunteer Jane Goodridge to cut the ribbon and open a new chapter in the campus’ story.

“It’s the first such public-private partnership in Durham — a Library book sale put together outside of one of our libraries,” said Goodridge.

Located in a public lobby near Cuban Revolution restaurant, Bull’s Books features cozy places to read and a whimsical ‘donation’ box created by Durham artist Al Frega.

Books are sold on the honor system and priced between $1 and $5. Proceeds go to the Friends of the Durham Library, who in turn fund library programs, equipment and new books.

Thanks to ATC’s Valerie Ward for this capcom story & these capcom photos.