Libby Legion Auxiliary donates military service animal books to library
Members of the Austin Reedy American Legion Auxiliary Post 97 of Libby and county Librarian Dustina Deans display the books donated from the Legion to the library for the National Service Animals Memorial. From left, front row, are Leny Pierce, Cathy Neff, Bobbi McNaulty, Cathy Wolfe and Dusty Deans. From left, back row, are Patty Burlingame, Kari Boardman, Korey Armstad and Terry Pitcher. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
The Austin Reedy American Legion Auxiliary Post 97 of Libby continues its literacy donations to libraries in Lincoln County with the National Service Animals Memorial.
Through the end of May, the Libby Branch will feature a display dedicated to these true American heroes. The display and donated books will be up for the entire month of May. The books will also be available to be checked out.
The Auxiliary pays tribute to the sacrifices and heroic deeds of service animals and their handlers throughout World War II with the new book donations. The Auxiliary donated 13 new books and DVDs for this display and for the library collection.
These heroic animals include dogs, cats, horses and mules, dolphins and sea lions, elephants, homing pigeons and others. Throughout our nation’s history, the animals have served as guides, sentries, search and rescue, heavy workers, therapy, morale companions to soldiers, sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guard members.
They saved lives during a time of war by transporting vital supplies, carrying messages, detecting explosives and poison gas, as well as tracking the enemy.
After the May display the books will be shared and dispersed to Troy and Eureka branches also.