Storyteller Paul Harvey used to have a short radio feature called “The Rest of the Story.” He would tell the story of a humble beginning, or of a life full of setbacks and tragedies. Just when you thought there could not be a happy ending, they’d take a commercial break. When the show came back, he’d say “And now, you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” And even though you knew what was coming, you’d be amazed all over again at how humble people could triumph against all odds through hard work, ingenuity, or toughness. Somehow he made you believe each and every time in the goodness of people, and in your own ability to overcome.
I don’t know if you have ever invested in something – a cause or a person – and then never heard how things turned out. You never got to hear “the rest of the story.” This year, some of you were among the hundreds of people who believed in Greenwood Public Library enough to volunteer, donate, or help us through grant programs. Some of you were the listening ears for our stressed out employees, or expert advisors who helped in our recovery. It is important to us that you hear the rest of our story.
On November 8th the Friends of the Greenwood Public Library will be hosting our annual breakfast. While this free one-hour breakfast is normally a fundraiser, we want to use it primarily this year to thank all of the people who have invested in our story and to let them know what the next chapter holds for GPL. For those of you who are able, there will be an opportunity to donate, but we know there are many ways to support the library and we want you to come if you have been involved with us this year.
If you are looking for a story of hope, we’ve got one for you. Please come join us.
Seats are limited, so please RSVP.