New York Times bestselling author C. J. Box will be the featured speaker at the Friends of Hackney Library's annual Fall Dinner/Lecture on October 29, 2013 in Hardy Alumni Hall on the Barton College campus. A book signing and wine reception will begin at 6 pm, followed by the dinner and program at 7 pm. Copies of the author's books will be available for purchase at the event. Follow this link to find more information!

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Friends of Hackney Library welcomed co-authors Stephanie Roberson Barnard and Deborah St James to campus for a book signing from 5:30-7:00 pm in Hackney Library. Barnard and St James, communications consultants and speakers as well as authors, specialize in facilitating communication skills among science, health, and technology professionals. Follow this link for more information!

This year's Spring 2013 program, held on Tuesday, March 26, was unique in that it featured two distinct events for two different audiences: One for children, which was free; the other for adults, which was ticketed. Both events featured renowned children's author and illustrator Rosemary Wells - For more information follow this link!

Some 60 attendees gathered on Tuesday, January 22, 5:30-7:00 pm to welcome to campus author Garland S. Tucker, III for a book signing in Hackney Library. The event was sponsored by the Friends of Hackney Library. For more information follow this link!