Books aren’t the only form of artistic expression that can be found at the Secaucus Public Library. Lately the library has been reaching out to create a more cultured atmosphere for the residents walking through the rows of filled shelves.
The main event involves the residents of Secaucus having a chance to show off their artistic talents at the Public Library during the week of June 11 through 15. The Library is displaying art from any member of the community who brings in a piece of their own.
Director Katherine Steffens expects to see a wide array of art being submitted this year.
“Crocheting, knitting, tapestry, wooden creations, stained glass and needlepoint are all forms of art that have been previously on display. Anything individually created is art and can be added to our library art show,” she said.
In the past, the show has opened the eyes of residents to the types of artistic talents that exist in the neighborhoods around them. Steffens welcomes all residents and contributing artists to browse the library during the week of the art show, and also to attend a reception at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 15.
Anyone who is interesting in contributing a piece of art to the show should call 330-2083 to reserve a spot or to find out more information.
Another event that integrated art into the word-filled environment was the celebration of National Library Week. The library held two contests for kids, one that involved designing bookmarks and one that involved photography.
The winners of the contest for the best bookmarks were Clark Rhiel, a pre-K student from Clarendon School, George Zaki, Jr., a first grader from Huber Street School, and Alexander Farinola, a third grader also from Huber Street School.
The winners of the photography contest were Charles Santiago, a sixth grader from Immaculate Conception School, and Anh-Thu Ngo, an eleventh grader from Secaucus High School. Kaitlyn McFarlane, a fifth grader from Huber Street School, received an honorable mention in the photography contest.
The awards were presented to the participants by Library Board Trustee Theresa Santos, Director Katherine Steffens and Friends of the Library Corresponding Secretary Linda Carpenter.