Peg's Green Grove Project
Once, this area along the west side of our building was a bank drive-up lane. Then it was a blighted alley. But soon it will be a lush, restful place for downtown visitors.
(Click the design sketch below to enlarge the plan and look over the details)
Named in honor of our former library director Peg Hilliker, with a nod toward local history and a great garden feel, we're pleased with the new permanent name for our greenspace project. Seven-year-old Lodian Claire Schoenemann suggested the winning moniker.
The Green Grove was a floral and gift store owned and operated by Peg & Jerry Hilliker and Shirley & Frank Groves. The store was located across the street from our library, in the building now occupied by Edward Jones.
Put Your Name In Our Walk
The library is offering commemorative bricks for the paver walkway. These personalized bricks will be scattered throughout the grove's walk with no preferred placements.
For a $100 per brick suggested donation, your standard 4"x8" brick may have up to 3 lines of text with up to 20 characters per line. Brick form (pdf). Or use the new online order form and get to preview your brick text!