Coleraine Public Library - Open Book Sculpture

Perspective of sculpture and library from south.

Open Book Sculpture

Completion Date: 2016

Location: Coleraine Public Library, Coleraine, MN

Materials: Cedar, Steel, Rock, Water

Sculpture Dimensions: 14’ x 8’ x 9’

Water feature, gabion base, and bench by Aaron Squadroni. Steel structure fabricated by Furin and Shea.

Perspective of sculpture from northwest.

Perspective of sculpture from northeast.

Perspective of sculpture and library from street.

The Open Book Bench is based on the idea that reading a book can lead to endless worlds, ideas, and stories. This sculpture is designed as a bench that creates an outdoor reading space by the Coleraine Public Library. The bench enhances the visual presence of the library in the community both as a work of art and as a pleasant place to enjoy a book, have a conversation, or host activities in the summer. Featuring steel, water, and local rock, the bench draws upon Coleraine’s history of mining and natural beauty to inspire its design.