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Art and Treasures at RCPL- Garden Level
Garden Level
The Main Library in downtown Columbia is home to more than 20 pieces of art, including the Where the Wild Things Are mural in the Children’s Room -- the first and only place renowned children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak allowed his work to be used as public art.
Be sure to check out these arts and treasures at your library.
Beatrix Potter Figurines
(located on right side of entrance to Children's Room)
Donated by Nancy C. Blair in memory of Lucy Hampton Bostick.
A Girl Reading, Metal Sculpture, Willard Newman Hirsch, Charleston Sculptor
(located in Atrium area outside Storytime Room)
Really Rosie Autographed Poster
(located in Children's Room)
Autographed poster by Maurice Sendak and cast members of the musical, Really Rosie.
Storybook Figurines
(located in Seminar Room inside Children's Room)
Donated by Mrs. Lois P. Watson.
Toys from Yesteryear
(located in Children's Room)
Donated by Jane McGregor.
Where the Wild Things Are Mural and Free-Standing Scenes, Maurice Sendak, Author/Illustrator
(located in Children's Room)
A 46-foot-mural enhances the garden area and two freestanding scenes greet the patrons as they enter the Children's Room. RCPL is the only location where Maurice Sendak has allowed his artwork to be used as public art. Michael Hagen, an internationally recognized scenic painter, produced the artwork.
Wachovia Gallery
See what's currently showing in the Wachovia Art Gallery (located on Garden Level)
Special exhibits are featured throughout the year, including photography, water colors, mosaics and mixed media.
See Art on the First Level of the Main Library
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