Imagine walking into your local library and realizing that the only decorations on the walls are standard clocks. No artwork, no interesting details to catch your eye and make you think. All you see are bare walls, wooden desks, and tall book stacks. That doesn’t sound like a welcoming environment, does it? Imagine trying to bring your child there for storytime or your teen for a crafting program; the waiting room at a doctor’s office would look friendlier than the inside of the library. We want your visits to the LPL to be as rich as possible, from the moment you walk through our doors until the moment you leave. We offer our patrons an experience, including excellent customer service and a great variety of materials and programs. Yet, a special part of the LPL experience is easily overlooked: the amazing artwork we display throughout the building. Each painting, mural, sculpture, and wall hanging has been specially chosen for its symbolic meaning, historical value, or overall aesthetic. The next time you visit the LPL, consider taking a walking tour of the library’s artwork. Your first stop should be the “Levittown Fiftieth Anniversary Quilt,” located in the front lobby. …Read More »