Crawshaw Story Room

Animals in a forest at night crowd around an open door attached to a tree trunk in the forest, with brilliant light coming forth from the doorway.
Artwork - by beloved local author and illustrator, Bruce Hiscock - adorns the entryway to the Crawshaw Story Room. Peer inside the door to a new world of imagination!

About the Crawshaw Story Room

The Crawshaw “Story” Room, named after a longtime veteran librarian who inspired the love of reading in thousands of children, is fun and engaging. It is themed with a whimsical forest backdrop and amazing artwork from a local illustrator. A room dedicated to children also isn’t complete without a stuffed animal or two!

Additional Images

Thumbnail: Doorway entryway. Lit up room seen through windows. Painted wall mural, and a sign above the entryway which reads: CRAWSHAW STORY ROOM
Thumbnail: A diagonal view of the room from the entrance to the opposite corner. A wood bench, wooden shelving storage compartments, easel, and decorated columns are visible.
Thumbnail: Viewing the room from the far corner to its entryway, diagonally. A column, long table, windows, and stacked chairs along a wall.
Thumbnail: A large wooden timber chair sits in front of a wooden shelving unit, with stuffed animals loaded throughout.
Thumbnail: Corner kitchenette with a dishwasher, electric range, sink, cabinets, and miscellaneous kitchen items.
Thumbnail: A placque honoring the namesake of the room. Helen Crawshaw inspired the love of reading in thousands of children through her 26 year career as a librarian.

Features of this Location / Special Features

  • A full kitchen for helping to clean spills or help with seasonal programs
  • A natural, log-built reading chair
  • Padded floor mats and small chairs for younger audiences’ seating
  • Whimsical art decorations create a theme for the space

Hours of Availability

This room is only available for programs and events catering to our younger patrons. Although events can range from any hour during standard library hours, unless otherwise noted, it is only in use while an event is in session.

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Where to Find this Location

The Crawshaw Story Room is on the ground (bottom) floor. After exiting the elevator or stairwell, turn right. The Crawshaw Story Room is the first and only room, in this hallway, with an inset door entryway on the right.

Location of Crawshaw Story Room