By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.
Bushy bookworm
Topiary-Joe2
A topiary sculpture has been donated to Magness Library. The bookworm was created by Joe Kyte and purchased by Chitra Mukherji for the library in memory of her husband, Dr. Barun Mukherji. It was placed behind the library where it can be seen from Chancery Street. Pictured are Pat Bigbee, left, and Mukherji.
A bookworm was unveiled outside Magness Library on Tuesday morning.While the library is full of book lovers, this one is a topiary sculpture of a bookworm wearing glasses and reading a book. It was donated by Chitra Mukherji in memory of her husband, Dr. Barun Mukherji. An unveiling ceremony was held during Storybook Hour.“This sculpture is actually for kids but everyone in the community will enjoy it,” said Pat Bigbee, a member of the Magness Library board.