You may
notice several new familiar faces in the Lodewick Children’s Library the next
time you visit. Thanks to a grant from the Ridgefield Woman’s Club, we have
added artwork depicting some of our favorite characters from children’s
literature to the walls. Not only did we want to add more visual interest and
recognizable friends for children to enjoy, we wish to continue exposing
children to art, creativity, and visual information, essential components of
their literacy development.
The
Library continues to offer opportunities for children to create and experiment
with new mediums, stretch the limits of imagination, and nurture new skills.
Recently, children created art inspired by Caldecott Award-winning
illustrators. This summer they are enjoying the Cardboard Challenge and Art at the Aldrich. Families can also
borrow a museum pass and get acquainted with the work of historical and
contemporary artists.
Another
new addition to the Children’s Library is an empty frame, to be filled on a
rotating basis with art created by your children. What better way to encourage
creative expression than to celebrate their accomplishments by showcasing their
visual inventions? Ask the Children’s Library staff for details and start
creating!
“Creativity is contagious, pass it on” - Albert Einstein
Contributed by Children's Services Library Assistant Sonta Frindt
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