Euless Public Library

The Euless Library Foundation was created in 1995 to raise money for permanent artwork to enhance the exterior of the city's new library facility, which opened in 1996. The bronze statutes that welcome visitors to the current 40,500-square-foot library are just two achievements of the Foundation's efforts. The first statue, "Rapture of the Human Spirit," was dedicated in 1997. As part of its goal to improve the city's quality of life by supporting functions and projects that will enhance the visibility and growth of the Euless Public Library, the Foundation has continued to search for new projects to fulfill this mission. In 2002, the Foundation launched a campaign for a unique sculptural form in glass utilizing complementary colors of the Euless Library interior. When completed, the large glass sculpture will be suspended from the ceiling in the south bay window space. Titled "Fioriture di Chiarimento" (or "Bloom of Enlightenment," as loosely translated from Italian), the sculpture will be visible from outside both day and night. David Keens, renowned artist and an Associate Professor who specializes and teaches classes in glass blowing at the University of Texas Arlington, will construct the sculpture using individually blown glass "roundels" that will vary in size and color. These roundels are individually hand blown glass forms mounted on a metal structure. The 14-member Foundation Board has raised over $150,000 since 1996 through cookbook sales, black-tie galas, mystery nights and casino nights that include live and silent auctions. This money has funded these art projects, special youth programs and other events. The Foundation is dedicated to continued support of special youth programs, community services and events, and the acquisition of new artwork. The Foundation has launched a Membership Drive to provide an opportunity for everyone in the Euless community to become involved in the Foundation's projects and support the Euless Library. The Euless Library Foundation has been characterized as an "energetic, positive, forward-thinking group. What started as a small group of people with a mission to add art to the new library facility has become an organization dedicated to ensuring that the Euless Public Library remains an integral part of the City's cultural activities and growth. Send mail to [email protected] with questions or comments about this web site.