Adventures in Libraryland: A shower of blessings lately at the Marshall Public Library

You know that saying, "when it rains, it pours?"

The library sure has been the beneficiary of a veritable storm of donations and improvements lately.

First, the Library Foundation fundraiser was able to provide the funds for handicapped-accessible doors to be installed at the library.

In addition, the foundation donated a nice mock fireplace for our meeting room.

Then the Library Board of Trustees approved a plan to install a ceiling in the genealogy room.

And finally, Donna Moore donated $50 that will go to purchase additional storage for the genealogy room.

I wish to extend a heart-felt thanks to all who made the mprovements possible.

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Due to the inclement weather last Thursday, Virginia Huston's program on Pennytown was postponed. I am pleased that Virginia has graciously agreed to reschedule her program. Please come to the library on Tuesday, March 4, at 7 p.m., for a program on the largest of Saline County's historic black hamlets -- Pennytown.

New materials

"Betrayal" by John Lescroat (thriller)

"Remember Me?" by Sophie Kinsella (general fiction)

"Carrot Cake Murder" by Joanne Fluke (mystery)

"Honor Thyself" by Danielle Steel (romance)

"Fast Track" by Fern Michaels (general fiction)