The youth services area of Central Library is home to a wide array of art pieces—including many picture book illustrations—donated by illustrators, community members and the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.
The Story
Artist: Florence B. Higgs
Presented to Arlington County Central Library by Florence B. Higgs, SC (sculptor)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Artist: Leo and Diane Dillon
Signed: For the children of Arlington Virginia. Diane Dillon / Leo Dillon, 1993
Title unknown
Artist: Paige Keiser
Inscription reads: "Arlington Libraries... Opening Doors. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
The Dragons are Singing Tonight: Poems by Jack Prelustsky
Artist: Peter Sis
Signed: Peter Sis and Jack Prelutsky
Lullabies and Night Songs
Artist: Maurice Sendak
Inscription reads: "In Memory of Elizabeth Tennyson Cocklin"
Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale Retold
Artist: Steven Kellog
Signed: Steven Kellog, 254/400
Micky in the Night Kitchen
Artist: Maurice Sendak
Inscription reads: "Gift of Chuck Kipp and Sarah Pitkin"
My Best Friends Live in Books
Artist: Rosemary Wells
Signed: Rosemary Wells
Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Artist: Hergé
Inscription reads: "A Gift to the Friends of the Arlington Public Library in memory of William Brennan Prince (1996-2009). An avid reader, library user, and fan of Tintin and Snowy. Dedicated February 13, 2010."
Lion
Artist: Unknown
Dinner at Aunt Connie's House
Artist: Faith Ringgold
Signed: Faith Ringgold, 6/28/93
Island Baby
Artist: Holly Keller
Signed: Holly Keller, 1994
Town Mouse Country Mouse
Artist: Jan Brett
Signed: For Deborah, Best wishes Jan Brett
Original Animation Cel: Owen
Inscription reads: "Weston Woods Studios, Paul R. Gagne, Producer. 1996 Carnegie Medal Winner for Excellence in Children's Video. Based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Kevin Henkes. Gift of Lisbeth Goldberg and Rob Farr."
Good Boy, Fergus!
Artist: David Shannon
Inscription reads: "Scholastic, 2006. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Fiestas
Artist: Elisa Kleven
Inscription reads: "Fiestas. Elisa Kleven. Dutton 2002. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
The Warrior and the Wise Man
Artist: David Wisniewski
Inscription reads: "David Wisniewski. From his book 'The Warrior and the Wise Man.' Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Poster for An Evening with Hans Christian Andersen
Artist: David Wisniewski
Inscription reads: "David Wisniewski. 'An Evening with Hans Christian Andersen.' Gift of Eleanor K. Pourron"
A Zooful of Animals
Artist: Lynn Munsinger
Inscription reads: "Lynn Munsinger. A Zooful of Animals. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Train Song
Artist: Mike Wimmer
Inscription reads: "Mike Wimmer. Train Song. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Come Again Pelican
Artist: Don Freeman
Signed: With glad tidings to the children of Arlington County from Don Freeman. Oct 23, 1963. Washington D.C.
I Love My Hair
Artist: E.B. Lewis
Signed: Earl B. Lewis, 97
Inscription reads: "I Love My Hair. Little Brown 1998. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Art in the Park
Artist: William Bracey
Signed: W Bracey. 3/96. © 1996
Inscription reads: "Bill Bracey. Art in the Park. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Zlateh the Goat
Artist: Maurice Sendak
Inscription reads: "In Honor of Ethel and Jules Clemens."
The Circus Baby
Artists: Maud & Miska Petersham
Top inscription reads: "The Circus Baby. Maud & Miska Petersham. Macmillian, 1950. In Memory of Lillian Samlegaard Fisher."
Bottom inscription reads: "The Circus Baby. Maud & Miska Peterhsam. Macmillan, 1950. In Memory of Alene Fisher Yamarik."
Mrs. Katz and Tush
Artist: Patricia Polacco
Signed: Patricia Polacco, 1992
Inscriptions read: "Gift of Patricia Polacco from her book Mrs. Katz and Tush. To the children of Arlington County."
A Poke in the I
Artist: Chris Raschka
Signed: C Raschka
Inscription reads: "Chris Raschka. A Poke in the I. Candlewick, 2001. Gift of the Friends of the Library."
Title unknown
Signed: Virginia Kahl
Inscription reads: "Virginia Kahl."
Geraldine's Baby Brother
Artist: Holly Keller
Signed: Holly Keller
Inscription reads: "Gift of the Author."
First Tomato
Artist: Rosemary Wells
Signed: (not legible)
Inscription reads: "Rosemary Wells. 'First Tomato.' Gift of the Friends of the Library."