Statue Dedication: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 This is the Sculptor of the statue. He is from Utah. It was great to have him here for our dedication day.
Roger Brooks and Sunnie Richer removing the statue cover
Clarion Public Library hosted a Sculpture Dedication on Tuesday, June 19th at 2 pm outside the library. Library family and friends joined together to dedicate the beautiful sculpture, "Flights of Learning", which graces the front of the newly remodeled and library addition! Refreshments were served following the dedication.
“Flights of Learning,” sculpted by Bryce Pettit, a Utah artist, represents the quest of learning through literature. A child’s life epitomizes learning and it is because of children that we as parents and members of the community shoulder the responsibility to better the world. The open book is the gateway to learning and the birds are knowledge that, once released, soar to heights that enrich and enlighten lives.
The birds also represent the freedom and opportunity gained through learning.
Each bird represents a different area of learning.
The owl is symbolic of the sciences and mathematics;
the falcon: history;
the jay: literature;
the meadowlark: music;
the hummingbird: fantasy; and
the tern: the arts.
