Have you noticed?

I hope you are aware of the great displays that are all over the library! We have display cases, window exhibits, bulletin boards, book displays and more. Library staff work hard to present new and interesting topics for our visitors. Most displays get changed once a month.

The most prominent display is probably the case in the main floor browsing area. Library assistant Sarah Burke works with community groups and individuals to feature such things as personal collections, ceramic or quilted art, items that tell the story of an organization, and holiday novelties. Currently we showcase the popular hobby scrapbooking.

Our window exhibits may draw attention to a community group such as the Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Other displays focus on library events and services. The Children’s Room and Adult Services have a number of bulletin boards to maintain. Thanks to the artistic talents of our pages, especially Holly Hutchinson and Emeline Holland, we are able to highlight cool authors and books and library themes.

Book displays allow us to pull together volumes from various parts of the collection. A display on Mexico may include cookbooks, travel, religion, language, culture, novels, and music. Some libraries create an eye-catching display by selecting books that are all one color. Yellow works well to get attention! A grouping of books recommended by staff is always popular, as people are curious about what we read. Topics in the news is another great display for those who want to learn more than what is shown on the nightly news.

The next time you’re in the library, be sure to look around. Besides the many wonderful items in our collection, you’ll find announcements, recommendations, promotions, exhibits, and beauty throughout the building.

Sue Blechl
Library Director
blechls@emporialibrary.org