Art in the Library

Part of promoting the library means partnering

with other departments to create programs and displays that draw people into the library, and also promote the other department while promoting the library. Our college has a pottery and sculpture program in a satellite location. Early on, I requested student work to display in the library. We now have a lovely selection of pieces atop the book cases that surround the library walls. But the bonanza came when the Early Childhood director asked me to help her promote April, the Month of the Child by displaying preschool artwork in the library.

Institutional colors can be hard to work with. And I have no clue what they paint our cinderblock walls with that make it impossible to post things on them. But the children's paper sunflowers and blossoms made from paper muffin cups were the perfect cheery addition. And some high tech bubblegum like stuff has mostly kept them on the walls. Best of all, they provided an excellent theme for a book display and a great new question for the InfoQuiz (Who is ERIC?). Any suggestions for May?!