The Friends of Hackney Library and the Friends of the Wilson County Public Library are pleased to announce that author, columnist, and TV and radio talk show host D. G. Martin will be the guest speaker for the Friends’ jointly-sponsored 2017 Fall Dinner and Program on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. The event will be held in Hardy Alumni Hall on the campus of Barton College. A book signing and wine reception will be held from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm and the program immediately afterward. Martin will be available to sign copies of his latest book at the event, which will be available for purchase both at the book signing and following the program.

Hackney Library is pleased to host the Honorable Albert S. Thomas, Jr., attorney and retired judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals, as featured speaker at our annual Constitution Day reception and program. The event will be held this year on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Hackney Library from 5:00-7:00 pm.This free event is sponsored by Hackney Library and is open to the Barton community as well as to the general public. Follow this link to learn more!

On Thursday, August 17, Hackney Library we will be hosting our 12th Annual Open House from 4-6 pm on the first floor of Hackney Library! Follow this link for more information!

To meet the author and learn more about the book, please join the campus community for a Book Signing, Reading, and Reception to be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 4-6 p.m. in the Willis N. Hackney Library on the Barton campus. Dr. Ayarza will speak about his book during the event, and light refreshments will be served. Follow this link to learn more!

The Friends of Hackney Library are pleased to welcome celebrated author Lee Smith as guest speaker at the Spring 2017 Book Signing, Lecture, and Dinner. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Hardy Alumni Hall on the campus of Barton College. The book signing and wine reception will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm and the program immediately after. Books by the author will be sold both during the reception and following the program. Follow this link to learn more!