; : . : DALLAS, a ) THES ALAS BST THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1962 - “All that Mankind has done, thought, gained or been it is lying as in magic preservation in the’ pages of Books. They are the chosen possession of men.’ — CARLYLE — The late Ray Shiber, one of this area’s most ex- pert Civil War scholars, enjoys reading more about the activities of the famed Pennsylvania Bucktails in the newly decorated Pennsylvania Room of the library. This picture was taken just a week before ‘Shown above is a good crowd bidding for itenas at last year’s Auction. Ours is truly ‘“‘a Ibrary built on an auction block” since the bulk of all operating monies to keep the library functioning is acquired through this annual auction. The Sixteenth Library Auction will be held July 5, 6 and 7 so plan to attend and bring your friends. \ his death. YOUR LIBRARY boasts of 38,911 books on its shelves Another new room in the library is the pleasant adult fiction room where all the latest in good fic- ] . For the first time since the library has been in existence the young tion can ‘be found. Very few libraries, in commun- people, from seventh grade through high school, have a room of their ities of this size, can boast of such a fine selection ® own at the library. This lovely room has a wealth of modern volumes of books, on its shelves. YOUR LIBRARY circulates 53,000 books in this area yearly hy WEA Sk i . b . . ” i : Ca PRA ¥ . " y Local mystery readers are thrilled when they find all their latest ‘who: The Children’s Library in the Annex is swamped daily with avid dun-its” in new surroundings . . . a beautiful new Mystery Room com- young readers who find all the best inthe wonderful world of children’s pletely dedicated to the latest in murder and suspense. books. Shown here is Mrs. Dana Crump, assistant librarian, who han- dles this department Tuesday nights and on busy Saturdays. Refreshments will be served by the Library Book Club-1 to 5 p.m. | SUNDAY and MONDAY. Everyone's Invited! a
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