Following a recent interior renovation, the Bonney Lake Pierce County Library incorporated a rotating community art display as part of the children’s area. Unveiled in February 2023, this display has featured student artwork as part of a partnership with two local school districts. In its second year, the display will expand to feature artists from a broader range of partnerships, including the community senior center and a local photography club.
Four multi-colored torn paper collages created by local elementary school students hang on a slat board wall. Each contains the word “I am” in the center surrounded by descriptive words.
A colored-pencil drawing in shades of blue and orange features a young woman with orcas intertwined in her long hair.
Student artwork in a variety of mediums hangs along the wall in the children’s area above a shelf of books and behind a blue couch.
Erin Muske is the Senior Librarian at the Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, where she manages a staff that loves both community engagement opportunities and mantis shrimp. A 16-year veteran of public library service, Erin returned to Washington in 2022 after almost two decades away and is enjoying experiencing all four seasons again. Aside from the library, her favorite places to be are at a park, on a trail or anywhere near the ocean.
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