Thursday, October 30, 2008

Sad News

Our longtime friend and inspiration Mona Frangos died this week. You may not have known Mona, but if you've ever stepped foot inside our building you no doubt know her handiwork:

The gnome house has inspired wonder and imagination in children for 20+ years. Odds are most of our patrons remember the gnome house much longer than anything else about the library. While working upstairs at the desk, I see kids crowded around the gnome house almost all day long. The intricacies and details of the house are a testament to Mona's artistic prowess and her sense of wonder. Whenever we look at the gnome house or the entrance to the children's area, which was inspired by the gnome house, we'll think of you Mona. RIP.

Here are some of my favorite pictures of the details in the gnome house.


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I first saw that house when I was a child in Missoula, Im sad to hear Mona passed on, but, that house will Inspire me forever!