Courtesy Marathon Public Library
The saying “good things come in small packages” is cliché. But in the case of the Marathon Public Library, it’s true.
At 723 square feet, the library is the smallest one in Texas. But it’s turned into a hugely important resource for members of the small, Far West Texas community.
A child participating in Marathon Library’s Tinker Time program. Courtesy Marathon Public Library
“Small rural libraries in general play a critical role in their community,” said Erin Stovall, president of the library’s board of directors. “Since we’re such a small community, we can really provide custom services and programs that our community members need.”
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Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation s gift to fund art gallery, expanded capacity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation is awarding $6 million to the High Desert Museum, the largest single donation in the museum’s nearly 40-year history, the museum announced Thursday.
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th anniversary next year, and this gift is really ready to launch us for the next 40 years,” said Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D, the museum s executive director.
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