Volume 14, Issue 4

What’s Happening

@ Your Library?

Marshall Public Library

July/August 2020

“Your Downtown Window to the World”

Est. 1916

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Toddler Time with Mother Goose

Senior BINGO

CRAFTIVITY (in house crafts)

In response to covid-19

We want YOU...to be our Library Friend! Since the beginning of the American library move-

ment, Friends groups have been formed by citizens

using their collective powers to do everything from

running a book sale to ensuring that our American

library legacy remains viable through helping fund

programs, services and even raising funds for build-

ings and renovations. By contributing as a library

Friend, you can make a lasting difference for your

library.

History of Marshall Friends Friends of Marshall Public Library have a long histo-

ry of helping make the library a better, more spacious

place. In 1964, a Friends of the Library group was

organized and a campaign began to “work toward re-

locating the library to a downstairs” from the up-

stairs of what is currently the Chamber of Commerce

location. Funds were raised and in 1968

the Friends were able to make a down

payment to purchase the former

Willfond Clothing Store located

at 612 Archer Avenue. Upon

purchase, the group dissolved

but then in 1995 they re-

organized to secure funds to purchase the adjoining

building formerly known as C.A. Dixon Farm Imple-

ments, Ford Auto, Kroger and Western Auto. The pur-

chase of this building tripled the library’s building

size.

Since the purchase of the Dixon building, Friends have

funded many projects including digitization of local

microfilm newspapers dating as far back as the Civil

War. These newspapers are now available in a search-

able format on the library’s website. In addition, the

Friends preserved local history with their Oral History

Project which now boasts more than 250

local interviews available online.

How to become a Friend Membership categories:

Individual $5

Family $10

Sponsor $25

Contributor $50

Benefactor $100

Business $250

(The Friends are a 501(c)3

organization; membership

and/or contributions are

tax deductible)

Join us at our bi-monthly meetings. We’d love

to hear from you! Check out the Friends of the

Library meeting schedule for 2020 and 2021

below. Meetings are held at 5:00 pm in the

library’s Dale McConchie meeting room .

2020 2021

January 2 January 7

March 5 March 4

May 7 May 6

July 2 July 1

September 3 September 2

November 5 November 4

Meeting Schedule

Wish to join? Simply select

your membership level and

mail payment to:

“Friends of Marshall

Public Library”

In memo please write

“membership”

PAGE 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING @ YO UR LIBRARY?

Marshall Public

Library Board

of Trustees:

2020/2021

John Tarble-

President

Janet Hasten—

Vice President

Mike Cameron—

Secretary

Jenn Smitley—

Treasurer

Kent Hall

Melissa Strait

Vickie Wallace

Herman Wallace

Jody Green

Marshall Area

Public Library

District Board

of Trustees:

2020/2021

Cynthia Wright

President

Jeff Burress

Vice President

Elaine Miller—

Treasurer

Kelley Ray

Secretary

Alice Schroeder

Nathan Crews

Kent Mitchell

July’s display: “Fashion during Hard Times” by Clark County

Historical Society

August’s display: “Super Heroes” by Dawson Duke

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 4

Book Chat’s ‘Book of the Month’

Local displays

*lip balms or Chap Stick/Vaseline

*individually wrapped bar soap or body wash

*toothbrushes and toothpaste

*hairbrushes/combs *deodorant *shampoo & conditioner

The library recognizes some residents may need temporary assis-tance with toiletry items. To help meet this need, the library is

distributing We Care packages containing hygiene products. Donations are being sought on a continual basis for unopened, unused travel and/or hotel size toiletry items. We Care packages are assembled at the library and available near restrooms.

Multiple copies of books may not be available for checkout due to limited delivery service.

“Book Chat” is a book discussion group that meets at the li-

brary the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Up-

coming featured books include:

The Mother in Law

by Sally Hepworth — July 15th

The River

by Peter Heller — August 19th

Questions about Census Survey? We can STILL help! Library staff are trained to assist you with 2020 Census questions and can help you avoid

misinformation and scams. Plus, the library’s webpage has a tab detailing all the fre-

quently asked questions ensuring you receive creditable and accurate information.

We take your Safety Serious

The library is quarantining every book received for 3 days plus following

CDC and Clark County Health Department Covid-19 safety guidelines. A recent study by Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Information Hub: A COVID-19 Research Pro-

ject provided information on how long some commonly circulated library materials would need to be quarantined

prior to being returned to public circulation. Testing was conducted by applying the virulent SARS-CoV-2 virus (the

virus that causes COVID-19) on five materials held at standard room temperature and

humidity conditions. The materials tested included the following items, which were

provided by Columbus Metropolitan Library: Results show that the SARS-CoV-2

virus was not detectable on the materials after three days of quarantine.

(1) Hardback book cover

(2) Softback book cover

(3) Plain paper pages inside a closed book

(4) Plastic book covering

(5) DVD case

While in the library, please…

Do not enter with flu like symptoms Cover your sneeze or cough Wash your hands frequently Practice social distancing

PAGE 3 WHAT’S HAPPENING @ YOUR LIBRARY? VOLUME 14, ISSUE 4

Friends of the Library meeting for May 7th was cancelled due to Covid-19 , the next meeting will be held July 2nd at 5:00 PM in the library’s Dale McConchie meeting room. At the March meeting Friends approved several library purchases including: memorial books for Rosa McKinney, America’s Wolves exhibit return shipping, acrylic cases and a flat screen TV for exhibits. Also, the Friends discussed partial funding for one of the library’s AC/furnace units. The

meeting concluded with discussion on program ideas for annual membership drive.

All users must first go through the

Basic 3D printing class prior to

printing alone. To register for this

free class—please call the library.

July Classes:

Thursday:

9th and 23rd at 4PM

Saturday 11th at 2:30 PM

Read Down Your fines

We know how much you

rely on Illinois Heartland

Library System for access

to 6.4 million items

shipped annually be-

tween IHLS member libraries and through Illinois li-

brary resource sharing networks. Do not despair! This

service will resume in mid-July. You may reserve your

books now for future deliveries in July by calling the

library.

In Memory of… Dale Murphy Donated by: Clark County Optimist Club

Virginia Lee Burton Treasury — by Virginia Lee

Burton

In Memory of… Dudley Crow Donated by: Clark County Optimist Club

Jazz — by Walter Dean Myers

Donated by: MHS Class of 1963

Gene Krupa: The Pictorial Life of a Jazz Leg-

end, Book and CS — by Gene Krupa

Donated by: Marshall Public Library Board of

Trustees

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life —

by Bryan R. Johnson

It’s not too late to join in on the Summer Reading

fun! Our Summer Reading program doesn’t end until

July 11th, so here is your chance! The library will

give away one grand prize in four age groups. To

complete a program, and receive an entry in the

Grand Prize drawing, youth 17 and under need to

complete 400 minutes of reading and two missions,

those 18 and older need only to

complete 400 minutes of reading.

To log minutes participants may

use the library’s new app

“ReadSquared” by going to the

app store on your device and

downloading. For more details

visit us on our Facebook page, on our webpage at:

www.marshallillibrary.com, or give us a call!

Delivery resumes mid-July

Curbside Service continues indefinitely—give us a call to

schedule your pickup.

August Classes:

Thursday:

6th and 20th at 4PM

Saturday 22nd at 2:30 PM

FREE 3D print classes

Anyone 18 years of age or under may come to

the library during the month of August and

“read down” their late materials fines. Come

to the library and sign in. You must actively

read in the library where the staff can see

you. For every 15 minutes you read silently in the li-

brary, you will have your fine reduced by $1.00. Lost

materials charges are not eligible for this program.

612 Archer Avenue

Marshall, IL 62441

MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Phone: 217/826-2535

Fax: 217/826-5529

E-mail: marshallpubliclibrary@gmail.com

LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday through Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Library Director: Alyson Thompson

Head Librarian: Jamie Poorman

“Marshall’s Downtown Window to the World”

Check us out at

www.marshallillibrary.com!

ponics Design Plans; Attainable Sustaina-

ble; Simply Living Well; Gene Krupa: the

pictorial life of a Jazz legend; Born a

Crime - Trevor Noah; Gathered around

the campfire - Melody Carlson; Riding

America’s Backroads; A Delayed Life: the

true story of the Librarian of Auschwitz;

Love Warrior: A Memoir

AUDIO BOOKS

Adult

Walk the Wire - David Baldacci; A Week

at the Shore - Barbara Delinsky; A Forgot-

ten Murder - Jude Deveraux; Camino

Spotlight on

New

Materials!

ADULT

Mystery/Suspense

Eagle Station - Dale Brown; Formidable

Foes - Rita Mae Brown; Fair Warning -

Michael Connelly; Wrath of Poseidon -

Clive Cussler; Deep in the Alaskan Woods-

Karen Harper; Credible Threat - JA Jance;

The Persuasion - Iris Johansen; Truth and

Justice - Fern Michaels; Murder on Pleas-

ant Avenue - Victoria Thompson

Historical Fiction

The Star and the Shamrock - Jean Grain-

ger; The Queen’s Secret - Karen Harper;

Librarian of Auschwitz - Antonio Inturbe;

Book of Longings - Sue Monk Kidd

Adult Non Fiction

The Obesity Code - Jason Fung; The Gift

of Forgiveness; Braving the Wilderness;

The 2% Rule to get debt free fast; The

Radium Girls; Fast, Feast, Repeat; Aqua-

Do you have a 0 – 5 years old child who

lives in the Marshall School District?

If so, your child qualifies to receive a

free monthly book! Gerald and Jean

Forsythe sponsor Dolly Parton’s Imagi-

nation Library offering Marshall chil-

dren free monthly books! Apply online

at www.imaginationlibrary.com or at the

library. Help your child get the gift of reading with a free,

high-quality book mailed monthly no matter your family’s

income.

Winds - John Grisham; Texas Outlaw -

James Patterson; The 20th Victim - James

Patterson; Hideaway - Nora Roberts; The

Numbers Game - Danielle Steel; The Wed-

ding - Danielle Steel; Born a Crime - Tre-

vor Noah

DVD

Jumanji: the next level; All About Steve;

Delivery Man; Spies in Disguise; Just Mer-

cy; Dolittle; Little Women; Cats; Bad Boys

for Life