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.

Ribbon Cutting for ATC’s Book Nook

American Tobacco's Book Nook is now open for business after the ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Sept 1st.
Durham artist Al Frega designed a whimsical collection box for the Book Nook.
The new Book Nook on the verge of opening.
ATC's Michael Goodmon (l to r) helps cut the ribbon with library volunteer Jane Goodridge and Durham artist Al Frega.
Goodmon (left) & Goodridge make the first donation in the Book Nook bin.
ATC campus employees sit down to take advantage of the new reading spot.
ATC's Michael Goodmon tries out the new spot.
Frega (l to r), Goodridge & Goodmon proudly pose beside ATC's latest offering.

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American Tobacco Cuts Ribbon on the Book Nook

September 3, 2009

Ribbon Cutting for ATC’s Book Nook