Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

The Friends of the Library will hold its annual membership and fund raising meeting Tuesday, February 15, 6:00 pm, at the Elma Ross Public Library in Brownsville, Tenn. A light buffet will be served.

Members’ contributions support activities and the purchase of supplies and equipment that otherwise would be unavailable to our patrons.

To mention a few:

• Children’s programs, i.e. Summer Reading, Christmas Gingerbread House Party, etc.
• Recorded books
• Large print books
• Bestseller books subscription
• Quarterly seminars
• Library supplies and materials

Membership applications may be picked up at the library; reservations may also be made by calling the library at 772-9534 or by e-mail to elmarosslibrary@bellsouth.net. Memberships range from $1.00 for students to whatever the donor may wish to contribute. We are suggesting a $25.00 contribution per family, but any amount will be appreciated. The buffet is $7.00 per person.

Our special guest and speaker will be O'Neal Henley, author of the recently released book, Autumn Miracle. In 1982, Coach Henley was a first year coach of the Jackson, TN North Side High School football program. Though a small high school, and an inexperienced team, three things stood out; intelligence, a strong work ethic, and love of the game. Using those positives, the 1982 Indians defeated Jackson Central-Merry and Haywood High for the first time in school history while also adding a win over Milan, finishing the season at 7 - 3.

Coach discusses his problems with the ACLU about reciting the Lord's Prayer after each game, and how this issue was overcome. The focal point of the book is the family atmosphere existing at the high school which led to the Indians having their winning season.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase.