Along with other changes going on at the library, we are making a change in our Pajama Time story hour, which will now be at 5:30 p.m., rather than 7 p.m. Our thinking is that it may be more convenient for parents to come to the library shortly after work. We read books aloud to the children and have a craft. We look forward to seeing you at the library.

One more stage has been completed in our renovation project. Last week, Priscilla, Andrea, Jacob and I painted the newly remodeled meeting room. Actually, I didn't paint nearly as much as the other three and I was to help Priscilla with the wallpaper border but it turned out to be a one-person job. At any rate, the efforts of the staff members have created a wonderful meeting room. Now all we have to do is hang pictures. The genealogy room is also nearing completion -- a few more shelves and the rest of the boxes can be unpacked. Of course, there's always one room where you shove everything while you are changing things around and our next project will be digging out the room designated as a staff break area.

Saturday, June 2, is the date for our Summer Reading 2007 kick-offs. The preschool/elementary school event is at 10 a.m. and requires parental supervision. The teen event is at 2 p.m.

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New materials

Fiction

"Kill Me Instead," by Dean Koontz

"The Fourth Order," by Stephen Frey

"Once Around the Track," by Sharyn McCrumb

Non-fiction

"The Devil Came on Horseback," by Brian Steidle

"Forever and Ever, Amen," by Sister Karol Jackowski

"The Libraries We Love," Karen Christensen, Ed.

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 5:30 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.

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.