Marshall Public Library
What’s Happening @ Est. 1916 Your Library? “Your Downtown Window to the World” Volume 14, Issue 6 November/December 2020
Make an eBook suggestion...via Cloud Library
Did you know? How do I request an eBook all other titles are eBooks. Audio through Cloud Library? books may be listened to by using Patrons may suggest an eBook or headphones, speakers or through audio title through the library’s app There are several ways to any Bluetooth device. called Cloud Library. To request that search the Cloud Library. an eBook be added to our virtual col- Start your search by click- What if I want to request lection simply tap the filter icon on ing the magnifying glass a paper book instead of the upper right hand corner and se- icon on the bottom of the an eBook/audio book? lect “Suggestions for Library” under screen and then select one of the fol- availability. Once selected, patrons lowing headings: Sometimes holding a book in your hand has no replacement—we un- will see all the titles related to their *Featured: recommended derstand! If you are searching for a search not currently in our system, it *Favorites: by category book from our online catalog or while is on this screen patrons may *All: all materials in the library and can’t seem to find “suggest” an eBook be added to the *Search tab: keyword search library’s collections. the title you are looking for please Once you find an eBook, tap or click call, email, Facebook message us or on the book cover and choose the tell us in person. Chances are that if “borrow” or “save for later” button. we don’t have the book you want Titles with a headphones on the book there is someone else looking for it cover indicate they are audio books, too—we welcome your input! Please note: If you have a Kindle download app at: yourcloudlibrary.com February 24
Don’t have the Library Cloud app on your device?
No problem! It’s easy to download the Cloud Library app onto your de- vice. Start by connecting your device to Wi-Fi and then go to your Apple App Store, Google Play or online at yourcloudlibrary.com. Once the Li- brary Cloud app is downloaded select Illinois Heartland Library Sys- tem, enter your library bar code and your 4-digit pin (hint: your pin is the last 4 digits of your phone number) “I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I
still believe that people are really good at heart.” ~ Anne Frank PAGE 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING @ Y OUR LIBRARY? VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6 Make-and-Take Kits Relieve Boredom for Pre-K thru Teen Due to Covid-19, library programming looks a little different. Programs for Little Book Beginners ages 3-5 years, STREAM for 3rd –6th grades and TAB for teens 7th—12th grades offer make-and-take kits and Facebook streaming vide- os in lieu of in-person programming. Monthly kits are available for pick up at the library, with a limit of one kit per fami- ly for Little Book Beginners and one kit per child for STREAM and TAB. To reserve your FREE kit please call the library beginning the first day of each new month, kits may be picked up starting the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited. Little Books Beginners Kits STREAM Challenge Kits TAB Activity Kits
For preschoolers 3-5 years old For children 3rd—6th grades For teens 7th—12th grades A new kit will be available for A new kit will be available for A new kit will be available for pick up beginning the 3rd pick up beginning the 3rd Mon- pick up beginning the 3rd Mon- Monday of each month day of each month day of each month Kits include a book, craft Kits include a science, technolo- Kits include teen friendly activi- and/or activity with a reading gy, engineering, art or mathe- ty and/or craft log matic challenge November’s book: November’s theme: November’s theme: “Llama, Llama Red Pajama” “CSI Detective” “Blessings Box” December’s book: December’s theme: December’s theme: “Merry Christmas Mouse” “Light Up Christmas” “Christmas Circuit”
CITY OF MARSHALL RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN CITY LIMITS MAY PICK UP TWO BUNDLES OF LAWN AND LEAF BAGS FROM THE LIBRARY EACH MONTH
Book Chat’s ‘Book of the Month’ “Book Chat” is a book discussion group that meets at the library the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Upcoming fea- tured books include:
The Girls with No Names by Serena Burdick — November 18th
Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand — December 16th Multiple copies of featured books are available at the library.
Marshall Public Marshall Area Local Students Read to Help End World Hunger Library Board Public Library Read to Feed is a Heifer International program sponsored by Friend of the Li- of Trustees: District Board brary Daniel Garcia who encourages local fifth graders to read for the benefit of 2020/2021 of Trustees: not just themselves but others too. The program challenges stu-
2020/2021 dents to read 4 books in 6 weeks. Every book read during the chal- John Tarble— President lenge equals a dollar towards Heifer International’s mission to end Cynthia Wright— Janet Hasten— world hunger. Due to Covid-19, the now sixth grade students President Vice President Jeff Burress— wrapped up last year’s program with a vote on how to spend the Mike Cameron— Vice President $500 they earned by reading 500 books. The students voted to send Secretary Elaine Miller— a water buffalo, goat and pig to a village in need. Jenn Smitley— Treasurer Treasurer Kelley Ray— Local displays Kent Hall Secretary Melissa Strait Boy Scout Pack 81 and Troop 82 part- Alice Schroeder November’s display: Vickie Wallace Nathan Crews ner with library’s “Food for Fines” to promote giving this holiday season Herman Wallace Kent Mitchell Jody Green December’s display: “Christmas Trees” by staff
VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING @ Y OUR LIBRARY? PAGE 3
Friends of the Library met September 3rd at 5:00 PM in the library’s Dale McConchie meeting room. At the meeting, Friends approved bills for Kids Kits, digitization of four years of MHS yearbooks and two years of Marshall Advocate newspapers Lowney Turner Writing Scholarship and Friends sponsored library program cancellations due to Covid were discussed Several Friends agreed to distribute newsletters to local businesses The next meeting will be November 5th at 5:00 PM in the Dale McConchie meeting room.
Do you have fines on November Classes: your library account from Thursday: overdue books or materi- 5th and 19th at 4:00 PM als? Now is your chance to 1 Non-perishable Item All users must first go through the restore borrowing privileges Saturday 14th at 2:30 PM = Basic 3D printing class prior to by paying fines with food the month of November. A $5 off Your Fines printing alone. To register for this December Classes: bonus to this program is free class—please call the library. Thursday: that not only will you be regain borrowing privileges you will 3rd and 17th at 4PM also be helping our community. All non-perishable items will Saturday 12th at 2:30 PM be donated to Marshall’s Food and Clothing Pantry.
Second Graders Demonstrate “I Can Read” In Response to Covid-19
Calling all parents! Programs cancelled until further notice:
Please bring your second Toddler Time with Mother Goose grade student to the li- Senior BINGO brary to get their very Craftivity as “in-house” craft first library card now Puzzle table—ask us about taking one home! through December 1st. Each year the library While in the library, please…
hosts a special program Do not enter with flu like symptoms called “I Can Read” for Cover your sneeze or cough with a Kleenex Marshall second graders. Wash your hands frequently To participate, parents Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet By Governor’s order, please wear a mask need bring their child to library with proof of address to get their child’s very first library card. Students will read a portion of a Dr. Seuss book and then re- Curbside Service ceive a free book and goodie bag! Pictures of new card holders will be placed on the library’s boxcar for all to continues indefinitely—give us a call to see while in the library and a picture will be posted at schedule your pickup. school! Don’t let your child miss out on the wonders of owning their very own library card! Visit us today! Does your child already has a library card? No prob- lem, we still want them to participate in the fun!
In Memory of… Creta Burns In Celebration of ...Area Trustee Kent Mitchell’s sons birth Donated by: Marshall High School Class of 1963 Thatcher Mitchell See You on Sunday Donated by: Marshall Area Public Library District —by Sam Sifton Library Babies by—Puck and Violet Lemay In Memory of… Gerald Washburn Dream Song by—Walter de la Mare
Donated by: Marshall High School Class of 1961 In Memory of… Victoria Fitzgerald History as They Saw It Donated by: Marshall High School Class of 1961 —by Wolgang Wild A Time for Mercy In Memory of… Victoria Fitzgerald —by John Grisham
Donated by: Marshall High School Class of 1961 In Memory of… Kate Meehling A Time for Mercy Donated by: Linda Stephens —by John Grisham Three original artworks by Kate Meehling featuring Marshall, artwork is on display in the library’s Hasten Room MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 612 Archer Avenue Marshall, IL 62441
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Library Director: Alyson Thompson Head Librarian: Jamie Poorman
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“Marshall’s Downtown Window to the World”
Spotlight on YOUNG ADULT KIDS KITS Young Adult Fiction Snake Length; My Pizza Shop; Life Cycle New The Damned - Renee Ahdieh; Forest of of Butterfly; Seasons of the Year; Story Souls - Lori M. Lee; Tornado Brain - Cat Wands; Color Patterns; Dragons Love Materials! Patrick Tacos
ADULT JUVENILE Juvenile Fiction (Gr 4-6) DVD Mystery/Suspense A Game of Fox & Squirrels - Jenn Reese; Holocaust; Norma Rae; Hanging Elizabeth Three Women Disappear - James Patter- The Last Lie - Patrick Forde; Kiki’s Deliv- Reed; Paradigm Uncensored son; A Time For Mercy - John Grisham; ery Service - Eiko Kadono; Rowley Jeffer- Secret of Killer’s Knob - Darrell Case; The son - Jeff Kinney; Echo Mountain - Lauren Last Druid - Terry Brooks; Moonlight Wolk Child - Karen McQuestion
LARGE PRINT Fiction Do you have a 0 – 5 years old child who Of Literature & Lattes - Katherine Reay; The Time of Jacob’s Trouble - Donna Van- lives in the Marshall School District? Liere; For Love and Country - Candace If so, your child qualifies to receive a Waters; Where the Road Bends - David free monthly book! Gerald and Jean Rawlings; The Book of Two Ways - Jodi Forsythe sponsor Dolly Parton’s Imagi- Picoult; You - Caroline Kepnes; Pray for nation Library offering Marshall chil- Death - William Johnstone; The Manana Kid - Francis Hilton; The Joy of Falling - dren free monthly books! Apply online Lindsay Harrell; The Evening and the at www.imaginationlibrary.com or at the Morning - Ken Follett; Stories that BInd library. Help your child get the gift of reading with a free, Us - Susie Finkbiner; Grand Mesa - Allan high-quality book mailed monthly no matter your family’s Elston; Change of a Lifetime - Jude income. Deveraux; No Peace - James Best; Tough in the Saddle - Todhunter Ballard