Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Artwork on Display

The Howell Carnegie Library, in partnership with the Community mental Health Association of Michigan, is pleased to display artwork from the statewide traveling art show in the library. The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a two-year, statewide traveling art show featuring the work of artists who use CMH services. The tour has two goals: 1) to help de-stigmatize mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders by showcasing the talents of people who use CMH services, and 2) to highlight the recovery potential of the arts.

Student Artwork on Display

The Howell Carnegie Library, in partnership with the Howell Public Schools is pleased to display artwork from Voyager Elementary students 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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Sandra Guzman

Artist Information

Sandra is the owner/operator of “Absolute Art, Simply Beautiful Photography.” Sandra has been taking photographs for over 25 years and uses state of the art digital equipment. This equipment gives her the ability to create fine art out of photographic images. Sandra’s services include creating images from specialty portraits, family photos, weddings and landscapes. She also teaches photo workshops.

Sandra’s work can be found in the East Wing of the Library for the months of March and April 2023.
Contact Information

Liz Rowse

Artist Information

Liz’s art focuses on the relationship between artist and the environment. Art provides her with the opportunity to view more deeply an image, a feeling, a landscape, a person. Liz was born in New York, moved to Virginia as a child, traveled across the country as a young adult, and has resided in Michigan for a long time. While earning a master’s degree in education, she always found time to enroll in art classes. Art has always been her passion. Now that she is retired, she has more time for creating art. Liz has painted with oils and acrylics, but watercolor is more suited to her personality. Watercolor painting can be so fanciful and full of surprises! Locally, she has received awards for her art, including many first place awards, Best of Show, and Artist of the Year. She was in charge of the mural that the Livingston Fine Arts Association painted in the alley behind the Opera House and is currently working on an indoor mural for a child’s bedroom.

Liz’s work can be found in the West Wing of the Library for the months of March and April 2023.

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.

2015 Renovated Library Fountain

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.

Friends Bench

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

Duane Zemper Story narrated by Jon King – WHMI

Transcription of Duane Zemper Story narrated by Jon King -WHMI

www.zemplegacy.org.