COLUMBUS, Ind. — Family and friends of Marylu Freeman Delph joined Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in dedicating a new library in her memory at the agency’s emergency shelter.
Delph’s daughter, Beth Gifford, wanted to come up with something to honor her mother, a domestic violence survivor.
Along with her stepfather Tom, they determined a library would be the perfect tribute, as Delph was a consummate reader and a proponent of literacy through her long-time association with the Columbus Service League and the Reading is Fundamental program.
The concept and design of the custom bookcase was created by C4 students in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. and due to COVID-19 school closures, were built and painted by family friends.
Conceived with family groups in mind, the bookshelf looks like a home, flanked by new bookshelves, a colorful rug and comfy chairs to complete the room design.
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