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Poet Tree Corner

Dedicated April 13, 2002

Poet Tree Corner on the 2nd floor

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.

Douglas Hubbard with family giving speech.

Cutting the ribbon at the Poet Tree Dedication

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.

Children playing in the tree.

Children creating a poem on the magnetic poetry board.

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

Building artwork index | Abraham Lincoln Sculpture | Atrium Sky Word Sculpture
Fourth Floor Mural | Mixed Media Sculpture - Second Floor | Poet Tree Corner
Second Floor Childrens' Mural | Storytime Mural | Third Floor Computer-Generated Mural

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