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.
