Dear Reader:
Not every day does our small-town library have the honor of welcoming an Oscar winner to one of our Wednesday evening speakers’ events, but, when we do, our community turns out in spades. The Russell Library Gallery was pleasantly packed with avid listeners as the illustrious Jan Murray shared vividly recounted stories from her colorful past. Listeners went from sitting on the edge of their seats in the kind of silence wherein one could have heard a pin drop, so to speak, to uproarious laughter as Jan eloquently spun the yarns that have made up some of the events of her life. From a self-confessed stutterer to a singer and stage performer, to renowned costume designer and seamstress, wife and mother, Jan Murray’s determination has served her well. Jan’s words of wisdom: “Figure out the difference between a need and a want.” Thank you, Jan, for giving of your time to share a selection of your life’s stories with us. Long live the oral tradition of storytelling. Long live Jan Murray!
New books at the library this week:
- The Bookbinder: A Novel by Pip Williams (Adult Fiction)
- Enchanters: A Novel by James Ellroy (Adult Fiction)
- Just Another Missing Person: A Novel by Gillian McAllister (Adult Fiction)
- Last Devil to Die: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osmand (Large Print Adult Fiction)
- Family Friendly Farming: A Multi-Generational Home-Based Business Testament by Joel Salatin (Adult Non-Fiction)
- My Face Book (Tagalog/English) by Cheryl Christian (Junior Non-Fiction)
- Secrets of Willow Springs (Books 1 – 4) by Tracy Fredrychowski (Large Print Inspirational)
- Thursday Murder Club: A Novel by Richard Osman
Please note, the complete Thursday Murder Club Series and The Amish Women of Lawrence County Series are now available for your reading pleasure.
“Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.” – Robin Moore
Happy Reading, Until Next Time,
The Library Ladies
For more information on any of our events, please contact the Russell Library at 204-773-3127 / ruslib@mymts.net or Binscarth Library at 204-532-2447 / binslb@mymts.net or message us on Facebook. Please visit our website at https://russellbinscarthlibrary.ca for more information.