Collins Memorial LibraryCollins Memorial Library

Stone Engraving

Stone engraving

Title: Unknown
Artist: Unknown

This piece is a stone engraving that was installed with the new addition of the library in 1974.
Text: "The founding of libraries was like constructing more public granaries. Amassing reserves against a spiritual winter which by certain signs, in spite of myself, I see ahead."
- Hadrian's memoirs; Tellus Stabilita

Located on the main floor above the entry alcove to the Information Commons