A Monster in My Bathtub?

The Racine Public Library, in partnership with the Racine Community Foundation and Runzheimer International, will host a 2011 Walk-a-Book Exhibit entitled "Is There a Monster In My Bathtub?". This unique event will run during National Library Week beginning Tuesday, April 12 and concluding on Friday, April 15. A listing of the exhibit hours will be available beginning April 4. Call the library at 262-636-9245 or visit the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info to obtain the information after that date.

A Walk-a-Book is a unique exhibit in which area artists have created illustrative artwork to accompany a children's adventure story written by local artist/author Jeff Levonian. Visitors to the exhibit walk the story while viewing each artists original illustrative piece.

Color photographs of each artist's illustrative work have been compiled along with the story text to create a unique collaborative collector's book. One copy of the book will be donated to each elementary school in the Racine Unified School District. Copies of the book will also be available for sale at the Racine Public Library after April 15. Proceeds benefit the Racine Public Library Friends and Foundation.

The event will conclude with a reception and art auction on Friday, April 15 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Racine Public Library. The event is
free and open to the public.

The Walk-a-Book project is being funded by the Racine Community Foundation and the Runzheimer Foundation. Artists participating in the exhibit are Robert W. Andersen, Timothy Carls, Doug DeVinny, Tammy Easton, David Guara, GD Helding, David V Holmes, Karen Johnson, Ed Kalke, Camela Langendorf, Jeff Levonian, Tony Macias, Alex Mandli Jr, Paul Miller Sr, Mary Mollerskov, Lyle S Peters, Bill (Bee) Reid, Sherri L Shaver, and Jeffrey Shawhan.

To schedule a tour or inquire about exhibit hours of viewing, please call the library at 262.636.9245. The library is located at 75 Seventh St. in downtown Racine.