{"id":5639,"date":"2024-11-13T20:50:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/?p=5639"},"modified":"2024-11-13T20:50:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:50:56","slug":"douglas-county-libraries-unveils-new-public-art-at-castle-rock-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/douglas-county-libraries-unveils-new-public-art-at-castle-rock-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Douglas County Libraries Unveils New Public Art at Castle Rock Location"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For immediate release: November 13, 2024<\/p>\n<p><em>Sculptures are being installed on the library\u2019s Aloha Plaza East.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries is excited to announce the installation of vibrant new public art at its Castle Rock location (100 S. Wilcox Street). The playful pieces will add a fresh burst of creativity to the library\u2019s outdoor Aloha Plaza East. Designed by Jeffie Brewer of Nacogdoches, Texas, the whimsical sculptures serve as an inviting focal point for visitors to enjoy while reading or relaxing on the plaza.<\/p>\n<p>The new additions to the Aloha Plaza East reflect DCL\u2019s commitment to elevating library users\u2019 experience and creating moments of inspiration and discovery for those who visit.<\/p>\n<p>The public artwork will be accessible beginning November 13, and all community members are encouraged to visit, snap photos, and experience it up close.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcl.org\/\">DCL.org<\/a> or contact (303) 791-7323.<\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-5641 .modula-item .jtg-social a, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a{ color: #ffffff }#jtg-5641 .modula-item .jtg-social svg, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-5641 .modula-item .jtg-social a:not(:last-child), .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px }#jtg-5641 .modula-item .figc {color:#000000;}#jtg-5641 .modula-item .modula-item-content { transform: scale(1) }#jtg-5641 { width:100%;}#jtg-5641 .modula-items{height:600px;}@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {#jtg-5641 .modula-items{height:600px;}}@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {#jtg-5641 .modula-items{height:600px;}}#jtg-5641 .modula-items .figc p.description { font-size:16px; }#jtg-5641 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;}#jtg-5641.modula-gallery .modula-item > a, #jtg-5641.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-5641.modula-gallery .modula-item-content > a:not(.modula-no-follow) { cursor:zoom-in; } #jtg-5641.modula-gallery .modula-item-content .modula-no-follow { cursor: default; } @media screen and (max-width:480px){#jtg-5641 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title {  font-size: 12px; }#jtg-5641 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;font-size:14px; }}<\/style>\n<!-- Gallery Container -->\r\n<div  id=\"jtg-5641\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-creative-gallery\" data-config=\"{&quot;height&quot;:600,&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:600,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:600,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:600,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0.5,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;creative-gallery&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:3,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:3,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:3,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:3,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;toolbar&quot;:true,&quot;keyboard&quot;:false,&quot;wheel&quot;:false,&quot;buttons&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;],&quot;hash&quot;:false,&quot;lang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:false,&quot;protect&quot;:false,&quot;i18n&quot;:{&quot;en&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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