Local school officials and community leaders have combined efforts to provide new and expanded learning and reading opportunities for area youth through the Little Free Libraries program. Installing a new book receptacle at Oak Place Subdivision on Sept. 8 are, from left, MCSD Superintendent Michael Day, Shaun Fortenberry with MRHA8, Lacey Montgomery, Nia and Noa Montgomery, Iseley Montgomery, Property Manager/MRHA8 LeaAnn Ulmer, MCSB President Larry Jenkins, CEC/STC Karen Irvin-Barnes and East Marion Elementary Principal Chase Robbins. | Photo by Danny O'Fallon