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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. |

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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. |

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Two children compose a poem on the interactive
magnetic poetry board that is part of the Poet Tree Corner. |