The Saline County Library in Benton, Arkansas is the recipient of a gift by a local resident, Mike Johnston, who finds that he is losing his vision due to complications brought on by diabetes.
This story in the Benton Courier quotes Library director Julie Hart who describes the collection as “amazing.”
“It’s the largest single collection (approximately 2,000 books) we’ve ever received,” Hart said. “All of the books are hardbacks and are in excellent condition.”
Since Mike has been unable to read, the library has provided “books on tape for him to continue to enjoy them,” his mother said. “These are wonderful for him. He can listen to them at night when he can’t sleep.” In addition to Mike’s books, the Johnstons gave the library a framed copy of a deed signed by Grover Cleveland and Ulysses Grant.
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