MAURICE SENDAK EXHIBIT
HOSTED BY NORICK DOWNTOWN
LIBRARY THRU JUNE 15 -- JULY 9
WITH 50 OF SENDAK'S  
                         ORIGINAL WORKS

METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM HOSTS MAURICE SENDAK EXHIBIT

The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will host a unique art exhibit including original pieces of Maurice Sendak’s art, author and illustrator of the popular children’s book Where the Wind Things Are and other works. The exhibit will be displayed in conjunction with the library’s Wild About Reading Summer Reading program.

The Maurice Sendak exhibition is a retrospective of original works by the beloved children’s book illustrator and author, Maurice Sendak. The exhibit includes 50 of Sendak’s works celebrating his heartfelt art. The art will be displayed at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library from June 15 – July 9, 2019.

Sendak is the author of more than 20 books and the illustrator of over 80 books. Sendak’s work is significant because of his use of surrealism in children’s literature. Sendak passed away in 2012, at the age of 83, from complications of a stroke. His art lives on in the heart of both children and adults around the world who cherish his books.

Parents are encouraged to read some of Sendak’s works and talk to their child about the art in the exhibition. They may also want to engage with their child by asking questions about the character’s and themes depicted in Sendak’s books.

Exhibit visitors do not have to be a customer of the Metropolitan Library System, however signing up for a library card is encouraged. Tickets are not required to get into the exhibit. Parking is available on the street around the library as well as in the Arts District Parking Garage across the street from the library. The exhibit is self-guided.

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About the Metropolitan Library System

The Metropolitan Library System is a public library system serving Oklahoma County residents. MLS includes 19 library branch locations. The Metropolitan Library System is the largest library system in Oklahoma, serving anyone who lives, attends school, or owns property in Oklahoma County. MLS circulates over 6 million materials each year.