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Enter "The World of Work" Photography Contest

Camera bugs and photography novices of all ages are invited to enter a photography contest at Marshall Public Library in July.  This contest is one of many upcoming events relating to the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition, “The Way We Worked”, which will be on display at Marshall Public Library from November 19th through December 31st.  Elizabeth McConchie of Studio E Photography is generously sponsoring the contest and encourages everyone to enter!

 
Photograph scenes or items that depict something having to do with the “World of Work”.  Consider subjects or themes relating to “Dirty jobs”, “In the Office”, “On the Farm”, “Who’s the Boss?”, “The Great Outdoors”, “Slaving in the Sun”, “On the Home Front”, “Factory Fun”, “Toiling with Toddlers”, or anything else that relates to WORK!  Entries will be accepted from July 25th through July 30th, at 5:00 PM at the library during regular library hours. Photos must be 8” x 10” or larger, either matted or framed, and may be either color or black and white.  Entrant must be a resident of Clark County. An entry form, which is available at the library, must accompany each photograph.  Do not put your name on the photograph. Photos will remain on display in the library until August 31st and must be picked up by September 3rd.  The library is located at 612 Archer Avenue, in Marshall.

 
Categories for judging are Age 12 and younger, Ages 13-18 years, and Adult, plus “People’s Choice”.  Anyone may vote for the “People’s Choice” winner one time by August 5th at 5:00 PM. Entries will be judged and announced on August 5th. The winner in each category will receive a one hour mini-photography workshop with a professional photographer, plus a book placed in the library in their honor. The People’s Choice winner will receive a free family photo session and one 8” x10” photo.

 
“The Way We Worked”, an exhibition created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Intuition and the Illinois Humanities Council.  Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

Magic Program and Puppet Show coming to Marshall Public Library

As Marshall Public Library wraps up a fun Summer Reading Program, they are offering two more terrific programs for children. Don’t miss them!

 
Comedy magician Richard Landry will return with his fantastical magic show, “The Librarian King and the Lost Dragon” on Friday, July 8th at 10:30 AM. You will see funny and amazing magic, hilarious antics, and Landry’s furry friend Snowball the magic rabbit! The program will focus on the importance of reading and visiting the library often.  Come to this free program for all ages  -- and bring your camera!

 
On Saturday, July 16th, at 10:30 AM, the library’s Teen Advisory Board will perform a puppet show called “Joe and the Button Factory” with the library’s new worker puppets.  After the puppet show, children may do a button craft with Miss Jamie.  Please register for this free program by calling the library.

Patterson Unveils Book at Library Program

Marshall Public Library is pleased to announce that Marshall native Teri Jo Patterson will give a book talk and signing on Thursday, July 7th, 2011, at 6:30 PM (Central) in Marshall Public Library’s Dale McConchie Meeting Room. Patterson is a 1982 Marshall High School graduate and currently resides in Terre Haute, Indiana. Her book, Corky and Lizzie - A Visit from the Tooth Fairy, is her first published work and this will be her inaugural book signing.  Her love for children along with her own creativity inspired the writing of this delightful chapter book for children ages 8-12.

 
The book’s characters Corky and Lizzie are best friends. They meet every morning under the big apple tree to catch the school bus. Lizzie gets worried when Corky doesn’t show up for school. She later finds out that he lost a tooth and went to the dentist.

 
Books will be available for purchase from the author for $15.00 after the program. They are also available online.