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: [email protected]
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