It Must Be a Good Book, Bronze sculpture at Adams Public Library, Decatur, US
Description
It Must Be a Good Book is a bronze sculpture at Adams Public Library that shows a boy sitting cross-legged and a girl standing while both look at a book together. The artwork stands outdoors on the library grounds and is part of the town's collection of public sculptures.
History
The artwork was created in 2011 by artist Gregory Mendez as a memorial to Dianne Linn, a librarian who worked in the North Adams Community School System. It later became part of the annual Decatur Sculpture Tour, showing how public art became woven into the town's cultural life.
Culture
The sculpture shows two children in everyday clothing sharing a book together, reflecting how reading connects people of different ages and backgrounds in public spaces.
Practical
The sculpture is located on the library grounds and is accessible throughout the year during the library's regular hours. Visitors should plan to explore the location on foot during daylight hours since the artwork sits outdoors.
Did you know?
The two figures show contrasting reading positions: the boy sits relaxed with crossed legs while the girl stands upright holding the book. This contrast shows that there is no single right way to engage with reading.
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