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Student Artwork on Display
The Howell Carnegie Library, in partnership with the Howell Public Schools is pleased to display artwork from students at various schools in the district in the Youth Services Department of the library. Displays are scheduled to change every month during the school year.
Artwork created by students at Hutchings Elementary School and Shepard of the Lakes.
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
Liz Rowse
Artist Information
Watercolor Artist
“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.
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!”
Ms. Rowse’s work can be found in the East Wing of the Library for the months of May and June 2019.
Contact information: Liz Rowse,
(734)453-8879, elizrowse07@gmail.com.
Artist Information
Watercolor Artist
“Color is what originally drew me to painting. I began with oils, tried acrylics, but when I discovered watercolor, I was hooked! I paint what I like to look at! Most of my ideas for paintings come from photos taken by myself, family or friends. I find it pleasing to paint everyday people, places and things. I hope you enjoy the pieces as much as I enjoyed creating them.”
Ms. Gray’s work can be found in the West Wing of the Library for the months of May and June 2019.
Contact information: Janet Gray,
(517)548-1478, grayje1@sbcglobal.net.
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’
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.”