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The Artistry of Railroads

The Artistry of Railroads

A fantastic new exhibit on Level 7 of the Central Library!

Railroads have been the objects of artistic interest since the day flanged wheels first rolled uncertainly over crude iron rails.

Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library

Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library
Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library
Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library
Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library
Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library
Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library
Arts and Crafty at the Blair Caldwell Library

Bringing together art and literacy...

The Blair-Caldwell Library and RedLine offer monthly after school activities for kids every first Monday of the month.

Black History Month Events Ending Soon....

Black History Month Events Ending Soon....
Black History Month Events Ending Soon....

But there are more events coming your way!

Hurry in...these two exhibits will run through the end of the month:

African American Quilters and Collectors Guild Quilt Exhibit

African American Quilters and Collectors Guild Quilt Exhibit
African American Quilters and Collectors Guild Quilt Exhibit

The Legacy Continues: We teach, we create, we giveaway and we collect.

Exhibit:

Monthly Art Continues into the New Year!

Monthly Art Continues into the New Year!
Monthly Art Continues into the New Year!

Calling All Young Artists! Every month the Blair-Caldwell Library and RedLine hosts a creative literacy activity.

January 7th, from 4-5:30p @ RedLine, we will explore the artistic expression of Collage.

*Children must be accompanied by an Adult

Monthly Art with the RedLine Art Space

Monthly Art with the RedLine Art Space

Calling All Young Artists!

Every month the Blair-Caldwell Library and the RedLine

Western History Art Collection joins the Digital World

Western History Art Collection joins the Digital World

Not just photographs, but art as well!

The Western History Department holds a fine collection of western art.

Manuscript Mondays: Bookplates, Part I

Manuscript Mondays: Bookplates, Part I
Manuscript Mondays: Bookplates, Part I
Manuscript Mondays: Bookplates, Part I
Manuscript Mondays: Bookplates, Part I

What treasures lurk in the insides of books?  Well, lots, including really great bookplates.  Here’s the first batch that caught our eye.

 

One of the fabulous volunteers working here in WH/G is busy processing a huge collection of bookplates.

Exhibit: Personal Geographies

Exhibit: Personal Geographies
Exhibit: Personal Geographies

 Come see "Personal Geographies", the new exhibit of maps on display in Western History & Genealogy.

 "Personal Geographies" is an exhibit of hand-made, mixed media maps by Jill K. Berry and other artists.