Deshler Library Completes 90th Anniversary Book Drive

The Deshler Library recently held a book drive (90 books for 90 years) to raise money to purchase 90 books to be placed in the Deshler Library in honor of the Library’s 90th Anniversary.  Thanks to the library’s wonderful patrons, the library was able to add 144 new books to its collection in recognition of the library’s 90 years.

A big thanks to all who made a donation to purchase books:  Shelia Badenhop;  Stephen, David and Vicki Badenhop; Ruth Bloor; Bill and Cheryl Booth & family; Laura Ellis-Kruse;  Tom and Cookie Frania: Irene Franz; Betty Hill; Doug and Sharon Hill; Roger and Rhonda Hogrefe; Fred and Sandy Honemann; Shannon Janczewski; Tammy Johnson; Vicki Meyer; Rita Mahlman; Jaydon, Kayla and Lily Meienburg;  Esther and Gene Nagel; Peggy Norden; Dennis Parker; Patrick Henry 2013-2014 2ndGrade class; Donald and Barbara Phillips; Kay Pickens; Bob and Cris Plotts; Howard and Judy Rosebrook; Barb Schnabele; Ed and Vicki Schwab; Julie Shawber; Bob and Ruth Ann Spangler; Howard and Doris Spangler; Barb Stacy; Liz Strow; Bill and Paula Suber; 10K Korner Mart;  Lori Tietje; Randy and Becky Tietje & family; Carolyn Tussing; Bob and Lucille Vanscoyoc; Deb Wensink and Bev Wittes.

Also, the library board and staff would like to thank all who made this anniversary year at the library a special one. Thank you to the Deshler Flag for running the library history articles and supporting the library by coming and taking pictures of our events. A big thank you to Howard Spangler, Harold Arps, Herm Steffen and the Deshler Elementary preschool classes for being willing to help with promoting the anniversary and the chicken barbeque. Thank you to all who attended the Open House and came and supported the chicken barbeque. And a special thank you to all of our patrons who have supported the library over the years and continue to offer their support to the library. We look forward to many more years serving our communities.