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E X L I B R I S • Y E L L O W S P R I N G S L I B R A R Y A S S O C I A T I O N • F A L L , 2 0 2 4 3 YSLA’s Fall Tea will feature a presentation by Antiochiana archi- vist and historian Scott Sanders on the mural in the East Gym at Anti- och College’s Wellness Center. The mural, which was painted in 1938 by social realist painter and muralist Gilbert Wilson, is di- vided into three sections, entitled “Collapse,” “Man Emerges” and “Order,” which depict such fur- ther themes as racial and gender equality and fascism. A native of Terre Haute, Ind., Wilson painted many murals around the country during his life- time, including in Chicago’s Lincoln Park building, the New York City School of Sculpture, the School of Dance in Columbus and community theaters around Terre Haute. In these large-scale works, he sought to symbolize concepts such as greed, capitalism, war, industrializa- tion and the environment. During his program, Sanders will discuss Wilson’s history, how he became involved in the project through the efforts of the Antioch College class of 1938, and how the mural was interpreted and perceived. Adapted from a 2016 Yellow Springs News article written by Lauren Shows. • B I A N N U A L • YSLA Tea The mural in the Wellness Center KARL COLÓN Executive Director, GCPL Fall is here, and there has never been a better time to enjoy all the Library has to offer! A good book, clear Fall sunshine, and something warm to drink in the crisp air is the perfect way to spend an after- noon! The Library is always here for you. From getting together with your community to laugh and learn together at one of our programs, to enjoying your favorite audio- books and movies any time any- where in the world with our online services, we have what you need where and when you need it! The Library is an incredible gift from our community to our com- munity. Come enjoy it now and each day. We are looking forward to serving you. See you soon! What’d I Miss? Once and future Teas SPRING, 2023: “The Virginia Hamilton Story Rug” was pre- sented by sisters Georgia Glass and Toby Baker, who discussed their creation of a hooked story rug honoring Hamilton and her many works. FALL, 2023: “The Changing Role of the Modern Public Library,” presented by GCPL Director Karl Colón. SPRING, 2023: “The How Behind the Whodunit,” presented by author Scott Geisel. FALL, 2022 : “The Colonel, The Sculptor, and the Supreme Court Justice: The Great World War I Airplane Procurement Scandal in Dayton Ohio,” presented by retired Air Force officer and local Mike Taint. SPRING, 2021: “The Language of Flowers,” presented by Elaine Richards. From the Director Center portion of the mural by Gilbert Wilson, entitled “Man Emerges.” Wikimedia, GabeIglesia, CC-BY-SA-3.0 flash forward in time in a cyborgian mind public library too hot for the trails— Confucius on audio filling the hours Haiku | Anne Cates