Sikeston library celebrates National Library Week

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Ann Thompson, children's librarian at Sikeston Public Library, prepares for a worm-themed activity for one of the events celebrating National Library Week, which is this week. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)

leonnah@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- Bonny Harris admits she can't imagine life without her local library.

"I would be devastated. I've been coming here since I was a little girl," Harris said Monday as she combed the mystery section of the Sikeston Public Library.

Harris said the library has always played a role in her life.

"Since I was 10 years old, every two weeks I would check out a book," Harris recalled.

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