Hello again my name is David and I am a Library Tech at E.P. Foster Library and amateur photographer.
This is the story behind the photo.
The E. P. Foster Library opened in 1921 at its present location thanks to funding from Eugene Preston Foster and his wife, Orpha Mae Foster, who donated funds for the building.
This photo is a view of the back of the library. I like seeing the trees lean over the building protecting the library from unseen forces. They look like Truffula Trees featured in the book, The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss.
This photo was taken early in the morning, generally, the parking lot is bustling with activities, parents bringing their children to storytime, our early morning newspaper readers are streaming in at this point, and customers are returning their books before the workday commences.
As staff, this part of the library is referred to by a number of names including the back building, the old building, the basement and my favorite and most posh name, the mezzanine. I seldom refer to it as the mezzanine, but some staff members just have a knack with that word and I
appreciate hearing the word mezzanine uttered.
When entering the library from the left side you are welcomed by a colorful mural. This leads to the upstairs children's area. The mural is one of the many interesting features of the library.
If you are interested in more of the history of E.P. Foster Library the book I recommend is: Ventura, by Glenda J. Jackson chapter 10 is called The Foster Legacy, it contains some interesting information about the history of the library. Keep reading.
Thank you.
