Stinson Library and Friends of Stinson Library voice appreciation to the community for an eventful ColorFest, especially to: 

Anna First Baptist Church, Carol Larsen and the ColorFest committee, volunteers of Friends, library staff, The Gazette-Democrat, Geof Skinner, WIBH, Magic 95.1, WSIL-TV 3, Southern Illinoisan, First National Bank of Jonesboro, Martha Ann Webb, vendors, participating businesses, Tim Stokes, Ed Fravell, the group Banjovi and individuals who donated books. 

Mary Nash Swink of Dongola, won a Blue Sky Vineyard bed and breakfast gift certificate awarded during a ColorFest raffle.  Proceeds from the raffle will benefit library projects. 

The Friends of Stinson Library plan to meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 7 at the library.  Topics on the agenda include the book in every home project and outdoor lighting.