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Volume 4, Number 48 | January 10, 2013

New library seeks inscriptions By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer

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ne of the inscriptions above the west entrance of the University of Colorado’s Norlin Library reads: “Who knows only his own generation remains always a child.” The other inscription reads: “Enter here the timeless fellowship of the human spirit.” The Norlin Library, with 11 million books, can boast of just two entrance inscriptions, while the new Carbondale Branch Library, with substantially fewer than 11 million books, plans to post up to 144 inscriptions. Those inscriptions are coming from local residents as part of Shannon Muse’s art installation at the library titled “Pillars of Light.” “Each pillar will include a number of tiles featuring thoughts on libraries, learning, enlightenment and community,” said a Garfield County Library District press release. The seven support pillars themselves have already been erected on the library’s north side, which will be the main entrance. The inscriptions (30 characters maximum) or symbols will go on glass tiles that measure 4 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches. One submittal is the Dewey Decimal number for graphic novels. A suggested inscription in the “Pillars of Light” hand out at the library reads “Tempus Fugit” (Time flies). Inside the library, a reference map will be posted that shows the location and gives the name of each person whose inscription was chosen. The entry deadline is Jan. 31 and forms are available at the library or at www.gcpld.org/construction. A panel including representatives from the Gordon Cooper Library, the Garfield County Library District, the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, the Carbondale Public Art Commission and Willis Pember Architects chose Muse from a field of five finalists. Other artists have also been chosen to create functional and ornamental pieces at the library’s front desk and outside. Muse works out of her Paradise Art Glass studio, less than a block away from the new library. In her proposal to the library district, she wrote: “The concept is based on the philosophy that we as human beings have a hierarchy of learning … The experience of higher learning creates an atmosphere of enlightenment.” Muse said she is also accepting donated glass and participants to work on the tiles. For details, call Muse at 319-1939 or Andi Korber at andi@landandshelter.com" andi@landandshelter.com.

Good snow and blue skies brought Sarah Johnson and dozens of other skiers to the Spring Gulch Nordic trail system southwest of Carbondale on Saturday. On a related note, the Mount Sopris Nordic Council’s annual Ski for SISU fundraiser is Feb. 3. For trail grooming and weather updates, go to springgulch.org. Photo by Lynn Burton

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