•May 28, 2025•

Marrowbone Public Library will soon begin its “iRead 2025” summer reading program, which will run from June 5th through to July 5th, with July 5th being the “Summer Reading Carnival.” Reading rules: All books must be checked out overnight to count; you may read as many books as you like, but no more than thirty (30) books total will be counted (For adults, no more j=than twelve); books checked out must be at or above your reading level; participants through Kindergarten may count books that are read to them; audiobooks count as one (1) book; and to attend the Carnival, thirty (30) books must have been read and counted.

Every book (or 50 pages) read equals a chance to win a special prize. Every five books read equals a window tag and small prize or coupon, and when youth participants reach thirty (30) books read, they will receive a Library carnival Ticket. Adult prizes: every book read equals a chance to win a special prize, and every three books read equals a small prize.

•May 28, 2025•

Submitted by Laura Davison

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is launching its “Level Up at Your Library” summer reading program. It all begins with our Summer Reading Kickoff party on May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free and open to the public, with all ages welcome. At the party, there will be two inflatables, an obstacle course, and a slide. There will be snow cones, cotton candy, face painting, and crafts for the children. 

Summer reading starts the week after school is out, and children started reading on May 26th for prizes. Registration is open now. There will be an open registration on May 30th at the party, as well. You can register online using the QR code on any of our flyers or the link that is posted on our Facebook page, which has a Google form to fill out as well. Another option is to come into the library or call during business hours. 

•May 28, 2025•

Agri Fab Inc. to host Blood Drive   Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday, June 13 at 809 S Hamilton St, inside Gold Classroom. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 4/18/25 are eligible to give at this drive. 

•May 28, 2025•

On Friday, May 23rd, in a brief special meeting, the following motion was heard and approved: Motion authorizing the Superintendent to prepare and publish RFP regarding maintenance, storage, and transportation.

In honor of all who served and lost their lives

•May 21, 2025•

by Theodore O’Hara

“The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat, The soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet, That brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping-ground, Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead. No rumor of the foe’s advance, Now swells upon the wind; Nor troubled thought at midnight haunts, Of loved ones left behind; No vision of the morrow’s strife, The warrior’s dream alarms; No braying horn nor screaming fife, At dawn shall call to arms. Their shriveled swords are red with rust, Their plumed heads are bowed, Their haughty banner, trailed in dust, Is now their martial shroud. And plenteous funeral tears have washed, The red stains from each brow, And the proud forms, by battle gashed, Are free from anguish now. The neighing troop, the flashing blade, The bugle’s stirring blast, The charge, the dreadful cannonade, The din and shout, are past;