Student Artwork on Display
The Howell Carnegie Library, in partnership with the Howell Public Schools is pleased to display artwork from students from Howell Recreation Preschool and Northwest Elementary School in the Youth Services Department of the library. Displays are scheduled to change every month during the school year.
Featured Artists
The Howell Carnegie Library, in partnership with the Livingston Fine Art Association, is pleased to display artwork from 2 local artists in the East and West Wings of the library. Displays are scheduled to change every other month.
For more information on the Livingston Fine Art Association check their Facebook page at Livingston Fine Art Association
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Delphine Frank
Artist Information
Calligrapher & Painter
Delphine Frank, BFA, completed her fine arts degree at Madonna University. It is there that she was first introduced to calligraphy. Over the years, she has taken several year-long master lettering classes from Lothar Hoffman, Reggie Ezelle, and master penman Michael Sull. Michael’s year-long class in 2008 was the study of engrossing. Engrossing is the art of creating a recognition piece for an individual or a life event incorporating lettering, design, filigree, border, gilding, and much more.
Lately, her work has expanded to mosaics and acrylic paintings. An artist is always learning.
Ms. Frank’s work can be found in the East Wing of the Library for the months of January and February 2022.
Contact information: Delphine Frank
(810) 632-7237 | delphinefrank@gmail.com
Liz Rowse
Artist Information
Painter
“My art focuses on the relationship between artist and the environment. Art provides me with the opportunity to view more deeply an image, a feeling, a landscape, a person. Some of my pieces are created easily while others demand much study and further effort to convey successfully what I need to communicate.
I was born in New York, moved to Virginia as a child, traveled across the country as a young adult, and have resided in Michigan for a long time. While earning a master’s in education, I always found time to enroll in art classes. Art has always been my passion. Now that I am retired, I have time for creating art. I have painted with oils and acrylics, but watercolor is more suited to my personality. Watercolor painting can be so fanciful and full of surprises!
Locally, I have received awards for my art: many first place awards, Best of Show, and Artist of the Year. I was in charge of the mural that the Livingston Fine Arts Association painted in the alley behind the Opera House and am currently working on an indoor mural for a child’s bedroom.”
Ms. Rowse’s work can be found in the West Wing of the Library for the months of January and February 2022.
Permanent Artwork
The Howell Carnegie District Library is home to several pieces of artwork. The various statuary pays tribute to those individuals who have made a lasting impact at the library. We hope you take time to walk around the library grounds and enjoy the ‘Art on Display’
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Martha's Friends
In 2010, a bronze statue at the base of the front steps of the library depicting two children sitting on a bench enjoying an open book was dedicated to Martha McKenzie. Martha was a long time librarian and friend to all who visited the library.
McKenzie, who died of cancer in 2008, became involved with the library through the Friends group before becoming a paid staff member in 1985.
The statue in front of the library was paid for entirely through donations from those in the community who were personally touched by McKenzie’s dedication and service.
Boy and Girl Under Umbrella
The original library statue of a little boy and girl holding an umbrella, was given to the Howell Carnegie Library during the First World War, by the Howell Women’s Club. Cast in Zinc and installed in the center of a medium sized ground basin.
The statue adorned the lawn until 1981, when it was replaced because of damage, by a replica.
Storytime
In 2014, a bronze statue on the east side of the library’s lower level, was dedicated to Mary Lou Annatoyn.
Mary Lou Annatoyn was an advocate for children and a member of the Friends of the Howell Carnegie Library from 1981 until 2008.
The statue was paid for entirely through donations from those in the community who were personally touched by Mary Lou.
Duane Zemper
In 2018, a bronze statue of Duane Zemper was dedicated on the southeast corner of the library grounds.
He was a decorated World War II veteran, a professional photographer in the Howell area for nearly 50 years, an active volunteer with the Howell Area Archives and a Howell Rotarian.
The Duane Zemper Legacy Project committee is a collaboration of the Howell Rotary, The Howell Carnegie District Library and the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The group was formed to memorialize the enormous contribution to Howell by the man fondly known as “Zemp.”
View the Duane Zemper Legacy Statue Symbology Document