Sapulpa Daily Herald - Mounds library receives books, hosts art exhibit

Sapulpa Daily Herald - Mounds library receives books, hosts art exhibit: "MOUNDS –– Fifth grade art students from Mounds Public Schools have their chalk pastel self-portraits on display at the Julia Crowder McClellan Memorial Library in Mounds.

“The public is invited to participate in the People’s Choice Awards program where the community can choose the portrait they like best by donating change to their chosen piece of artwork,” said Martha Stalker, library director.

The top three winners will receive a certificate, and art books and supplies will be purchased for the library and the school’s art department, Stalker said.

“I feel like the library art shows will encourage the students to expand their artistic skills and share their enjoyment of art with others,” said Christie Cannon, art teacher.

Also on display at the library is the Amelia Thomas Criner Collection. Amelia is a 2001 Mounds High School graduate. She is currently attending Northeastern State University and majoring in graphic design.

The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales.” Sharon Smith, a library volunteer and a member of “Friends,” will head the program. For more information, call 827-3949."