M.V.P. – Most Valued Possessions

Posted by on September 17, 2012

Show us your favorite stuff! We’ll show it to everyone!

We all keep mementos to remind us of a special event, time or person. Our memories make stories. Our stories about these items create meaning and value.

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Tunnel Books: An Easy Step-by-Step

Posted by on August 27, 2012

tunnel books

With the help of various how-to books in the library’s collection (and my determination to keep trying), I present to you… my simple step-by-step photo essay: Zan and the three paged tunnel book.

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The Art of Illumination

Posted by on August 13, 2012

detail of illuminated letter by Dr Tony Silvestri

How were books made before the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press? Completely by hand. Every letter, every picture, every page, every color of paint, every quill pen and every paintbrush. Needless to say, they were expensive.

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Telling Stories, an Exhibit of Artists’ Books, Opens Aug. 3

Posted by on July 27, 2012

TellingStories

The next exhibit at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery will change your perspective about what a book can be. Telling Stories showcases artists’ books, taking storytelling beyond traditional words on pages. Attend the opening reception during the First Friday Artwalk and visit with the show’s curators, enjoy finger foods and mingle with friends and gallery [...]

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