The outside appearance of the library changed this fall with modifications made to the landscaping and the installation of a wonderful new sculpture piece.  There is some work to be finished but already the new entrance has proven to be popular with library visitors.  Next Spring when the final plantings are put in the new areas will provide a welcoming outdoor seating area.  We have had many questions about the sculpture so I am providing the following information:

Sculpture facts:

The sculpture is part of a series of the Randolph Rose Collection.  It is not “one of a kind” nor is it attributed to one artist.

The sculpture was a donation to the library made in memory of former Homewood librarian, Mable Murphy and her sister, Nellie Marshall.  Both were long time Homewood residents.

In addition to providing a more suitable backdrop for the sculpture the landscaping changes addressed the following:

• Front door lighting was increased.
• Overgrown bushes which were obstructing traffic sightlines were removed.
• Planting beds were raised so that plants will no longer be damaged by winter salt use.
• Old, pitted, uneven pavers were replaced.  The new are water permeable.
• All new plantings are native to the Midwest.

Spring 2009

·        Fence will be painted to match color of benches

·        Plantings will be finished