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Autumn Colors Art Exhibit

• Exhibit Opening: Mon, Sept 9 @ 6:30 pm 
• Exhibit Dates: Sept 9 - Oct 25

Stop in to enjoy selected works from the River Forks Watercolor Society.

Painted Words Spoken Memories

by Aliki 

Easy ALIKI

Aliki’s acclaimed picture book follows Marianthe, a Greek girl who doesn't understand English, as she starts school in the United States Marianthe is frustrated about being unable to communicate with her peers. Her teacher encourages her to paint her words, and little by little she finds ways to share her story with her classmates.

Saige Paints the Sky

by Jessie Haas

Junior AMERICAN Saige v.2

An American Girl Story // Life is changing for Saige. Her grandma is still recovering from an accident, she knows her grandma needs cheering up, so Saige comes up with a plan to restore their special art afternoons. Inspired by her grandma, she organizes a "Day of Beige" at her school to show how boring the world would be without creativity and color.

The Mystery of the Hidden Painting

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Junior WARNER Boxcar v.24

A Boxcar Children Mystery // In their grandfather's attic, the Aldens discover a painting of their grandmother wearing a necklace that disappeared long ago. Although the Boxcar Children are determined to track down the missing necklace, they only find dead ends. Can the necklace be found?

In the garden with Van Gogh

by Julie Merberg 

Easy Board MERBERG

With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits will delight little ones. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists timeless paintings in this little masterpiece.

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Art in the Park with Jill Levene

Tues, Aug 13 @ 6pm // Create art with local artist Brenda Baumer at the Big Shelter in Sherlock Park.  All supplies provided.  All are welcome.

The Artists Manual

by Rob Pepper

702.8 PEPPER 2021

Covering everything from how to draw and paint to ceramics, sculptures and printmaking, you’ll get the most out of your passion for art with this beautifully illustrated artist’s handbook. It also includes newer areas like digital art and animation?perfect for modern artists!

Clive and his Art

by Jessica Spanyol

Easy Board CLIVE

Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves all kinds of art. He likes looking at it, making it and sharing it with his friends. 

Ozzie and the art contest

by Dana Sullivan 

Easy SULLIVAN

Ozzie loves drawing and being an artist more than anything. So when his teacher, Miss Cattywhompus, announces an art contest, Ozzie’s picture doesn’t win first place. And even though it does win honorable mention, he is devastated. With a little help from Miss Cattywhompus, Ozzie comes to see that he, with his love of art, has won something far more important than a contest.

Dr. Seuss's horse museum

by Dr. Seuss

Easy 700.462 SEUSS 2019

Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others—all of which feature a horse!

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