The Poet Tree Corner features a tree built out
from the northeast corner of the second floor. Inside, there
is room for a child to sit and read or write. The area also
includes an interactive magnetic poetry board and a stage with
levels for performing or reading. All are set against a
backdrop of river and sky. In addition, the children's poetry
books have been relocated to the Poet Tree Corner.
Douglas Hubbard speaks at the dedication.
Looking on are his wife, Maxine, and son, Douglas. The
Hubbards donated the money for the project in memory of their
daughter, Rebecca Mae.
Library Board Vice President John Burke (l.) and
Des Plaines Mayor Anthony Arredia (r.) hold the ribbon for
Douglas Hubbard at the dedication.
Two seven year olds are first to try out the
Poet Tree Corner.
Two children compose a poem on the interactive
magnetic poetry board that is part of the Poet Tree Corner.
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