Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibit in the Library’s foyer, The Beauty of the Sketch: Capturing the Ephemeral Moment, on display through Summer 2025 and featuring the illuminated sketchbooks of local artist Leslie Rego.

Walk into Leslie’s sketchbooks and linger awhile. Take a hike through the woods, meadows, and mountains. Visit cool forest glades, calm lakes, dancing brooks, and open areas fragrant with flowers. Awaken yourself to the sights and sounds of the national forest. See the harmony that runs through the natural world, where each element has its place. Nature will begin to coalesce as a beautiful symphony.

Listen to the sounds of the swaying branches, the rumblings of the creek, the chirping of the birds and insects, and begin to paint the landscape as it feels, not as it looks. Visit foreign lands and soak up the magic. Watch as each sketch unfolds into an elegant story. Experience the beauty of the sketch!