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Credit Liam Niemeyer / WKMS Murray residents calling for removal of a local Confederate monument donated books to their county library and other “little free” libraries throughout the city on Saturday in an effort to engage and give back to their community. The donations followed a “week of action” organized by these residents centered around the past Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Rikki Neal and her two toddlers brought dozens of books into Calloway County Public Library, most of them children’s books featuring multicultural stories and history, including the book, “I Promise” by basketball star LeBron James. Neal said her husband, Sherman, helped fundraise about $1,500 in the community to buy more than 100 books in total. Advocates hope the books help community members gain perspective and awareness on diverse experiences. ....
MURRAY â The architect for the Calloway County Public Library expansion project presented new options for the site plan this week, asking Board of Trustees members to let him know in the January meeting whether or not they would like to add square footage to the previously approved plans in order to take advantage of the land the board is purchasing next door. At its November meeting, the board voted to enter into a real estate purchase contract with TMV Holdings, LLC for the property at 706 Main St., tracts 1 and 2, at the purchase price of $275,000. The board had been in negotiations to purchase the property, which is currently home to Southern Family Dental, for several months so it could include the land in its expansion plans. Board President Riley Ramsey said during Tuesdayâs meeting that once a closing date is set, he and CCPL Director Mignon Reed would sign the contract. ....