Adventures in Libraryland: Slater News Rustler microfilm, new printer among recent donations to the Marshall Public Library

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
By AMY CRUMP/Library Director

The genealogy room received two unexpected gifts recently. Howard and Mary Vale Jones donated funds for purchasing 20 years of microfilm of the Slater News Rustler newspaper -- quite a valuable addition to our microfilm collection.

In addition, Jean Gaddy Wilson donated funds for the purchase of a new printer with scanner capabilities. We are appreciative of the opportunity to replace an older model printer.

Giving a donation to the library can have far-reaching benefits. Donations can help the library buy books and equipment we could not otherwise afford on a limited budget. Donations may even help build a new library building in the future.

Each and every donation, large or small, is valuable and much appreciated by the library. All are a significant and lasting way to support the library and the community. To make a donation, simply bring or mail your donation to the Marshall Public Library.

This Saturday presents another way for you to support the library. You don't want to miss the Marshall Public Library Foundation's Valentine Dinner Dance -- seating is limited and there are less than 30 tickets left. For more information, call me at 886-3392.

Check it out

It's Black History Month. As we find different ways to recognize and acknowledge the contribution of African-Americans, the library is pleased to feature a program on the largest of Saline County's historic black hamlets -- Pennytown. On Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., Virginia Huston will educate and enrich us with a presentation about the history of Pennytown.

Circle of days

Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. -- MPL Board of Trustees meeting.

Saturday, Feb. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. -- Pitch game.

Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. -- MPL Foundation's Valentine's Dinner Dance (Stone Hedge Country Club).

Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. -- The History of Pennytown, presented by Virginia Huston.

New materials

Fiction

"Sizzle and Burn" by Jayne Ann Krentz (romantic suspense)

"The Secret Between Us" by Barbara Delinsky (general fiction)

"Three Shirt Deal" by Stephen J. Cannell (thriller)

"The Purrfect Murder" by Rita Mae Brown (mystery)

"The Appeal" by John Grisham (legal mystery)