What a wonderful response we had to the traveling exhibit about World War II internment camps! It was the biggest turnout for an event I've seen since I got here more than two years ago. More than 120 people viewed the exhibit and 35 people participated in the fascinating panel discussion presented by Paul Gieringer and Marvin Wilhite. I am so pleased and want to thank everyone who attended. I will continue to incorporate history in future programs at the library.

The dust has settled a bit here at the library in regards to our "facelift" but some of it is still in process. The heating/cooling units have been installed as well as the ductwork. Hopefully, the final touches on that project will be completed this week. The construction of the genealogy room will take a little bit longer. The drywall is now all hung and will soon be mudded and primed for painting. Once we have all the materials moved into the new genealogy room, the meeting room will be open for use again. Our goal date for completion is May 1. Watch this spot for more announcements.

New books

Fiction

-- "We Shall Not Sleep" by Anne Perry

-- "I Heard That Song Before" by Mary Higgins Clark

-- "Obsession" by Karen Robards

-- "Fresh Disasters" by Stuart Woods

Non-Fiction

-- "Miniature Scrapbooks" by Taylor Hagerty

-- "The Power of Simple Prayer" by Joyce Meyer

Library events

Preschool Story Time -- each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Games, stories, crafts. Appropriate for children approximately 3 to 7 years old.

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

Wee Ones Lap Time Story Time -- for babies up to 24 months old, each Wednesday at 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 website: www.marshallpublib.org. 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.