Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 213, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1912 — New Use for Library Plaza. [ARTICLE]

New Use for Library Plaza.

A gay scene is presented daily on the west plaza of the public library these summer days. A new ust been found for it which doubtless bed no place in the architects’ scheme. Little children run races when it is not too hot or draw their toys back and forth over the long expanse of flagging. Older children find shady nooks about the Bryant fountain where they sew or read, sometimes sh the little ones or to the mother* who also find time to get away from the close tenements, and enjoy a res in the quiet open space. It is- within distance of * -large tehement d&trlct It is not easy for the poor to find such a place, and so far' the park loafers have- not invaded it. It belongs to the women and children.