The library will be jumping with activities over the next week! We start on Saturday with a Pitch Party (as in the card game) at 2 p.m. Prizes will be given to the high and low scores. Refreshments will be served.

On Monday the 13th is the Family Fun Night at 7 p.m, celebrating Children's Book Week. Bring the children to join us for a special storytime.

Anita Wright is back with her travel escapades at 7 p.m on Tuesday the 14th-- join her as she shares her recent trip to Egypt. You don't want to miss this slide show and the entertaining commentary.

On Friday the 17th is the Teen Movie Night at 7 p.m. -- we will be showing X3, which is rated PG-13 so the teens must be 13 or older to attend.

Finally, Saturday the 18th, the Marshall Library will be participating in an international event -- Tellabration. Storytellers around the world will be supporting the oral tradition by sharing their stories with local communities. Come to the library at 10 am to hear storytelling designed for all ages.

And don't forget our three book clubs. The Teen Book Club meets on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. to talk about Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. The Classic Book Club is reading My Antonia by Willa Cather and will meet on Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. The History of Love is the title being read by the Up For Discussion book club, which will meet on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. All of the books are available at the front desk.

Memorial gifts

The Saline County Association of Retired Teachers has given the library a memorial gift in memory of Mary Scheetz-Riley. Our thanks to this organization for their generosity.

New Books

Fiction

-- Finding Noel -- Richard Paul Evans

-- Christmas Letters -- Debbie Macomber

-- Wild Fire -- Nelson DeMille

-- Thirteen Moons -- Charles Frazier

-- HRH -- Danielle Steel

Non-Fiction

-- Saving Graces -- Elizabeth Edwards

-- U2 By U2 -- Bono

-- Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die - Steve Watkins

Library events

-- Preschool Story Time -- Each Tuesday,10 a.m. Games, stories, crafts. Appropriate for children approximately 3-7 years.

-- Pajama Story Time -- Each Monday, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, wear your jammies or come as you are. Games, crafts, stories.

-- Wee Ones Lap Time Story Times -- For babies up to 24 months, each Wednesday 10 a.m. Interactive finger play and song time for mothers and babies.

How can I support the Marshall Public Library?

-- Bring your receipts from Patricia's into the library when you're returning or checking out books. Each month, Patricia's Foods will donate a portion of the collected receipts to the library.

-- When purchasing items from Amazon.com, use the link to Amazon that appears on the Marshall Public Library's Web site: www.marshallpubliclibrary.com. A portion of your purchase will go to support the library.

-- Consider joining Friends of the Marshall Libraries. Membership forms are available at the library.

-- Honor a mentor. Celebrate a friend. Commemorate an event. A gift to the Marshall Public Library is a unique and enduring way to pay tribute to friends and family. Your generosity will be a lasting source of joy and enrichment for the community. For additional information, please call (660) 886-3391 with any questions.