Lucile Laughinghouse Gabriel

Lucile Laughinghouse Gabriel has had a life-long love affair with books and libraries. When her children were growing up, she worked tirelessly with the schools to expand the school library selection and with the local community to build a regional public library. Weekly family trips to the library were codified and all her children grew up with a similar love of books and libraries.

This appreciation led Mrs. Gabriel to make this generous gift to the NC State Libraries. She appreciates all those who work in libraries and understands the importance of scholarships that can help reduce the financial burden of attending college, and she hopes that her gift will encourage future students. “Reading and education are doorways for life. I want to support the opening of these doors for our future generations.”