FAMILY LITERACY NIGHTS
MSD of Martinsville held a series of Ruth Rusie Family Literacy Nights at its seven elementary schools during March, April and May 2023. The events featured local authors, live animals, games, story walks, activity stations, snacks, prizes and a free book furnished by MCCL to every child who attended one of the events. Here, a young girl and her father pick out a book at the Paragon event.
RUTH RUSIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
In August, 2022, the WellSpring Center formally dedicated its Ruth Rusie Memorial Library, a collaborative project with MCCL. Three MCCL board members and former librarians – Debbie Dodge, Sharon Goins and Debbie Martin – organized the Library and taught a WellSpring staff member how to serve as its librarian. Patti Ostler, an MSD of Martinsville teacher, wrote a grant to secure funds to buy new books for the Library.