Smithsonian Coming To North Webster June 26 To Aug. 7
June 16, 2021 at 1:14 a.m.
Smithsonian Coming To North Webster June 26 To Aug. 7
By Staff Report-
This museum-quality, interactive exhibit will be on display inside the library June 26 through Aug. 7 during normal library hours, plus two Sundays 1 to 3 p.m. July 11 and Aug. 1. Admission is free.
The exhibit explores water’s effect on landscapes, communities, culture and spirituality. In addition, two local companion exhibits will highlight the local area’s unique water story and history, according to a news release from the library. In conjunction with the exhibit, a series of educational and interactive programs for adults and families will be offered that examines water’s impact on our lives and local environment. A list of programs can be found at www.nweb.lib.in.us/waterways/.
North Webster is the first stop on the exhibit’s six-community tour through Indiana. Water/Ways is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Indiana Humanities Council to bring quality exhibits to rural area.
“We are proud to offer this Water/Ways exhibit to our community and surrounding neighbors,” said Beth Smith, adult services director of North Webster Community Public Library. “Water is a very large part of our community and having the opportunity to learn and share together helps us build connections within our community. Partnering with The Watershed Foundation is a perfect union for us. We can’t wait to share this experience with everyone.”
The Watershed Foundation Executive Director Lyn Crighton said, “We are honored to have been selected by Indiana Humanities Council through a very competitive process, and we’re excited to partner with North Webster Library in this opportunity to showcase this exhibit and to share the story of our outstanding water resources and community.”
North Webster Community Public Library is at 110 E. North St., North Webster, where the exhibit will be on display June 26 through Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, plus 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays, July 11 and Aug. 1.
More information is available at www.nweb.lib.in.us or watershedfoundation.org.
This museum-quality, interactive exhibit will be on display inside the library June 26 through Aug. 7 during normal library hours, plus two Sundays 1 to 3 p.m. July 11 and Aug. 1. Admission is free.
The exhibit explores water’s effect on landscapes, communities, culture and spirituality. In addition, two local companion exhibits will highlight the local area’s unique water story and history, according to a news release from the library. In conjunction with the exhibit, a series of educational and interactive programs for adults and families will be offered that examines water’s impact on our lives and local environment. A list of programs can be found at www.nweb.lib.in.us/waterways/.
North Webster is the first stop on the exhibit’s six-community tour through Indiana. Water/Ways is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Indiana Humanities Council to bring quality exhibits to rural area.
“We are proud to offer this Water/Ways exhibit to our community and surrounding neighbors,” said Beth Smith, adult services director of North Webster Community Public Library. “Water is a very large part of our community and having the opportunity to learn and share together helps us build connections within our community. Partnering with The Watershed Foundation is a perfect union for us. We can’t wait to share this experience with everyone.”
The Watershed Foundation Executive Director Lyn Crighton said, “We are honored to have been selected by Indiana Humanities Council through a very competitive process, and we’re excited to partner with North Webster Library in this opportunity to showcase this exhibit and to share the story of our outstanding water resources and community.”
North Webster Community Public Library is at 110 E. North St., North Webster, where the exhibit will be on display June 26 through Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, plus 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays, July 11 and Aug. 1.
More information is available at www.nweb.lib.in.us or watershedfoundation.org.
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