For the first time, the Library welcomed members who joined within the last twelve months at a party on June 2, 2009. More than 80 people attended. The evening was highlighted by a welcome from Chairman of the Board Charles G. Berry, followed by remarks by member and award-winning author Tom Wolfe. "The line here is that "Society" [in the Library's name] has nothing to do with class," said Mr.Wolfe. "But just look around you. This is an aristocracy - of taste and discernment." Guests were invited to take self-guided tours of less-known areas of the building and see some treasures from the rare book collection. We look forward to greeting the new members of future years in the same way.
Judith and Tom Smith with Mary Ann Frenzel
Bettina Decker, Stacy Eisenberg, and Molly Jong-Fast
Tom Wolfe
Maureen and Pat Grant
David and Gabrielle Levene
Jill Schoolman and Henry Abelove
Rev. James Boniface Ramsey and Cary Zahaby
Charles G. Berry and Tom Wolfe
Adrienne Ingrum and Jasmin B. Cowin
Rare Book Librarian Arevig Caprielian and John Drayton
Conservator George Muñoz shows the bindery to Laura Harrison
Paige Menner, DeJoseph DeRario, and Benita Eisler.
