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We are fortunate to be surrounded by architecture, sculptures, and artwork that makes Highland Library unique. Please take a look at these features, located in and around the library:

 

Virtual Tour

 

Library in Spring

Photo by Roscoe Smith, 5/4/10

Library in Winter

Photo by Roscoe Smith, 2/22/10

View of Downey Lake from the Lakeside Room

Photo by Roscoe Smith, 2/22/10

Pettibone Creek Mills Marker

Placed by the Pettibone Creek Questers. Dedicated on June 9, 2009.

located outdoors; click picture for larger image.

Photos by Roscoe Smith

Blue Heron Weather Vane

Generous Gift in Memory of Bernard Jack Tyson

located in the Youth Department

 

Painted feature with artwork by A.E. Hayes

located in the Youth Department

 

Read-to-Me Room

Generous Donation of the Friends of the Highland Library

located in the Youth Department

 

Study Areas with great views!

located all over the library - this one's in the Youth Department.

 

Group Study Room

Generous gift of Kenneth and Gail Perrin

located on the Main Level

East Bay

Generous Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong

located in the Adult Department

Lakeside Room

Generous Gift in memory of Larry W. Kirchner

located in the Adult Department

Lower Level Group Study Room

Generous Gift of Ridgewood Manufactured Home Community

located in the lower level

"To Be Among These Elegant Voices"

Poem copyright Thomas Lynch 2002. Dedication of Highland Township Library June 8, 2002.

located in the New and Noteworthy area

Stairwell and Planter

Generous gift of Colasanti's

Teen Room

For kids in middle and high school.

Find some great pictures of teen programs here.

Tree House

Generous gift of Jay Chevrolet

located in the Adult Department

"Laces" by Jane DeDecker

Dedicated 2002 to the People of Highland in memory of Asa R. Smith (1905-1990) by his family.

located in the front lobby

Jane DeDecker's sculpture designs are registered and protected by copyright law and will be defended.

"Book and Bear" by Jane DeDecker

Dedicated September 1998 a gift to the people of Highland in loving memory of Jeanie Smith (1903-1997) by her friends and family.

located in the Youth Department

Jane DeDecker's sculpture designs are registered and protected by copyright law and will be defended.

Carved wooden train by David Davison

located in the Youth Department

 

Outdoor shot of the library in winter

photo credit: David W. Osler Associates Inc. Architects

 

Butterfly kites

located in the stairwell

 

Adult Department fireplace and reading area

also check out the view from the balcony, overlooking the lake

 

 

 
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