Baseball Stories and Women's History Month at MRL - Community Updates for WayneCounty.info

Coming Up At MRL!

For Adults

Tuesday | March 1 | 6:00 pm at MRL

Blackball in the Hoosier Heartland

With Author Alex Painter

Alex Painter talks about his book that explores Richmond’s Baseball History in the Negro Leagues.

Perhaps no small city in America can claim Richmond, Indiana’s history with baseball’s vaunted Negro Leagues. For decades, hundreds of players, all barred from the major leagues on account of their skin color, graced the Richmond ball diamonds, and utterly dazzled the locals with their play. Many of the players would end up in the pantheon of baseball legends. Hear about this history that was only recently discovered!

This event is offered both in-person at the library or via Join Zoom Meeting.

Meeting ID: 896 8445 1792

Passcode: 466060

Wednesday | March 2 | 6:00 pm at MRL

Hear All About the Women Who Formed Morrisson-Reeves Library

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Sue King’s presentation “Women of Morrisson-Reeves Library: The First 100 Years.” You’ll learn more about the women critical to the success of one of Indiana’s oldest public libraries, Morrisson-Reeves Library. Sue focuses on four key women in MRL’s history: Sarah Wrigley, Ada Bernhardt, Harriet Bard, Caroline Middleton Reeves. Whether you’re celebrating women’s achievements this month, a local history buff, or just a lover of MRL, you’re sure to learn something new in this presentation featuring stories, photos, and archival research.

Sue King has worked at Morrisson-Reeves Library in multiple positions; she currently serves as MRL’s Archivist. Sue has also been involved in local history efforts and serves as a Wayne County Historical Museum Board member.

Interested in watching via Zoom, please contact Beth Harrick for the details and the link. [email protected] or call 765-966-8291.

Free Tax Preparation at MRL

Now – April 15, 2022

Call to make an appointment for the free tax service offered at MRL. Please no drop-ins for this service. Call 765-203-1788 to make an appointment.

Free Computer Classes at the library

Check out the offerings of classes.

Sign-up required.

For Kids

Virtual Programs for Children

Please join www.facebook.com/groups/mrlprograms for access to the video links.

For Tweens and Teens

#Digi-lab (For ages 9-12)

Tuesday, March 8 | 4:00 pm | At MRL

Get your hands on a STEM project. Always a ton of fun!