Library Notes

by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Director Barb Mitchell

The 2021 Traveling Collection from the 42nd Annual Juried Exhibit, Unbridled Happiness, has been set up in the library. It will be on display until Sept. 25th. The exhibit includes professional, local, regional, and national artists. There is a wonderful variety of mediums in this year’s collection. Some of the work in the traveling collection are oils, acrylics and digital paintings as well as photography and photograms. As the title implies, the artists worked on portraying what brings them great joy in this world. I believe you will agree that the artists displayed an exceptional diversity of style, characteristics, and perspectives and we hope it brings enjoyment to you as well. Thank you goes to Lana Smith and Kathy Heidel for putting the display up.

We have ordered in quite a few books for Memorials. For Anita Wetherelt, “The Seeds of Change” by Lauraine Snelling, from Gail Robins and Liz Riter, and “The Women’s March” by Jennifer Chiaverini from Randy Sullivan. Also, from Randy Sullivan is “Bloodless” by Douglas J. Preston in memory of John Mobley. “Prairie Days” by Patricia MacLachlan, and “The German Midwife” by Mandy Robotham are for LeAnne Matejorsky from Brenda Minow. “Black Ice” by Brad Thor and “Cowboy Curmudgeon” by Wallace McCree, in memory of Charley Emmons from Gail Robins. “Forever by Your Side” by Tracie Peterson and “Something Worth Doing” by Jane Kirkpatrick were donated by Laura Lambert in memory of Carol Lambert. Also, in memory of Carol Lambert is “The Last Flight” by Julie Clark from Jesse and Connie Barnhart. “The Way of Love” by Tracie Peterson was donated in memory of Peggy Clinton Wessel from Liz Riter. “Just As I Am” by Cicely Tyson was donated in memory of Marie Gotfredson Scoville by Beverly Green and Becky Anderson. Also, in memory of Marie was “Nine Lives” by Danielle Steel, “It’s Better This Way” by Debbie Macomber, both from Bea Patten and Jerry Wilson, “Destined for You” by Tracie Peterson from Phillip and Tammy Simmons. “The Brothers of Auschwitz” by Malka Adler was donated by Carol Hilliard and Cali Baker in memory of Lyle Babb. “The Silver Arrow” by Lev Grossman was donated in memory of Billie Knudson by Philip, Megan, Josie, Tori and Karsey Emmons. “Shoes on the Stairs” by Jan Steele was donated in memory of Doris Turnbough by Randy Sullivan and “Sold on a Monday” by Kristina McMorris was donated by Carol Hilliard and Cali Baker also in memory of Doris Turnbough.

I would like to thank Jeff Noble for donating the bike rack to the library. It has helped with sidewalk congestion immensely!

Our Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10AM- 5PM; Wednesday 10AM -6PM; Closed Saturday & Sunday.