Sseveral "work bees" have been attended by several volunteers from around the community. Library shelving has been donated, as well as, donations of computers and over 1000 books. The McDonough Library (housed in Calvary Community Center) is a branch of the Oxford Memorial Library and a member of the Four County Library System. These affiliations allow the McDonough Library to offer full services such as inter-library loan, online card catalog and other services that you have been getting from the Cybermobile or other libraries. It is expected that the library will display at least 2000 books, plus there will be a children's space and high-speed Internet access. Computing equipment, instructions for using the equipment and up-to-date software will help businesses and students attain their goals. You will also find a trained, friendly and knowledgeable staff to help with your needs. Special programs will also be available soon.

The Community Center will provide a wide range of events including performing arts, movies, historic presentations and music. The Center is available for rental for weddings and funerals (the alter, many pews and organ will be left in their original state (or as close as possible).

There is still a lot of work to be done, but it is hopeful that the Center will be open in early spring. Several generous contributions have been received and have helped pay for cleaning, paint, utilities, a sign and membership to the Four County Library System. This project gets no funding from the Town, but the library will receive a portion of the library tax that is paid with school taxes.

We need your support and that of local government. Please send letters to the Town Board in care of Art Cannor or Town Board members indicating your support and requesting that of the Board. There are also petitions available at the McDonough General Store -- please sign and indicate the hours that you would like to see the library open. Thank you so much for your help with this project. .