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Surreal painting of a series of wood doors in an open, barren landscape with cracked and dry ground and a green sky with a moon. There is a figure on the right side in the distant background.This painting is located on the north wall in the Computer…

Swans sculpture (artist: Elliott Balter) being lowered into the library’s Water Court. In the foreground of the picture is Earle Smith, the library’s head of maintenance, directing placement of the sculpture. Installation took place on September 20,…

Abstract acrylic painting in red, turquoise, blue, orange, black, and brown with rectangular shapes in the center.Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz (1935-2014) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. He taught…

Whimsical painting depicting animals, trees, and books painted in bright, vibrant colors. Signed bottom left. On original plaque: Norris HallJungle Library1991 The painting was purchased for Skokie Public Library’s 50th Anniversary with support from…

Cast aluminum sculpture. Silver-colored and long, with a central pyramid and two irregular horizontal branches. Undated.Roger Colombik graduated from Niles North High School in 1979 and studied art at Southern Illinois University and was a student of…

Skokie Public Library Director Carolyn Anthony receives recognition for her service on Illinois State Library Advisory Committee. Plaque presented by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian George Ryan.

From left to right – unknown, William Siegel, Village Clerk (seated); Mrs. Selma Regan Petty, Skokie Public Library trustee; Mayor Albert J. Smith, Mayor, Village of Skokie; Rabbi Karl Weiner, Skokie Public Library trustee; Miss Mary Radmacher, Chief…

Annual meeting