As part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial celebration in 2009, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in collaboration with the American Library Association and the Tribeca Film Institute and with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities We the People program has produced ABRAHAM LINCOLN: SELF-MADE IN AMERICA learning station exhibit. This exhibit is intended to enable the delivery of valuable lessons and messages to host communities by examining the life and times of America's 16th president. It examines Lincoln's life from his beginnings in the crudest of circumstances to his ascension to the presidency and his assassination.   The exhibit is composed of seven learning stations and has been designed for public spaces, libraries, historical societies, and other cultural or educational institutions with a willingness and desire to showcase the exhibit as an integral part of their community outreach.  Two copies of the exhibition have circulated to over 40 institutions throughout the United States.   The learning station exhibit will be in our library September 7-20. It will be free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to see this exciting exhibit while it is on display in Marshall.

Stop in Marshall Public Library where it’s cool and quiet to try out the new Internet Café in the library’s Dale McConchie meeting room.  Each Saturday, anyone may enjoy the Internet Café during the library’s normal business hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Coffee is available for 50 cents per cup.   Baked treats such as muffins, scones, and cookies made by Mandee Smith, of Happy Honey Muffins, are for sale for a nominal price as well.  You will enjoy the Internet Café as a quiet place to study, read, or use their computer online with a cup of coffee in hand.  Try it out and let us know what you think! Days and times may be expanded depending on the popularity of the service.

Free introductory computer classes have been scheduled for the third quarter of 2010. See the Event Calendar for class descriptions.

"Introduction to Computers" –Thursday, July 22, 6:00-7:30 PM
"Introduction to Computers II" (Intermediate) – Saturday, July 31, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
"Introduction to the Internet" – Thursday, August 12, 6:00-7:30 PM
“Introduction to E-Mail” – Saturday, August 21, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
“Introduction to Microsoft Word” – Thursday, September 9, 6:00-7:30 PM
“Intermediate Word” – Saturday, September 25, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Because of space limitations, persons interested in attending a class are asked to come to the library and pay a $10 cash deposit to reserve a place in each of the classes.  The deposit will be returned when the class is attended.  Deposits may be refunded if cancellations are made three or more days in advance.  Please call the library at (217) 826-2535 for more information.

The Friends of the Library have purchased wooden miniatures of the library building to sell.  They are a drawing of the library on a wooden block, complete with a brief history of the library  on the back.  The cost is $20 per miniature, payable to the Friends of the Library. 

Just stop by the library circulation desk to purchase yours but don’t delay because there is a limited quantity.   Other Marshall  miniatures are available through the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, including Marshall High School, 1st United Methodist Church, and the Clark County Court House.  For more information, please call the library.