South China Library: A Tile Tale

New South China Public Library, on the Jones Road. (contributed photo)

by Bob Bennett

The purpose of this brief article is to update local folks, and hopefully some from “away” as well, on a question that some have been asking.

As every human knows, projects big or small can take an unanticipated amount of time. This has certainly proven to be true for the (re)creation of the South China Public Library. But, though we are really close to completion we are still faced with a relatively small, but heavy, issue. This concerns the tiles that we have offered to patrons as a way to donate funds.

We have sold 41 of these six- and eight- inch square tiles as fundraising opportunities for individuals, families and others over the past few years. For a while, they were on display atop tables in our community room but as that space has become more and more popular and useful, they have now been stored. The major issue is to determine where and how do we mount them. The library’s board has decided they should be displayed where they are most visible, most likely on wall space. Several possibilities have been presented and discussed, but the final option is still a bit up in the air. One of the key issues is determining a type of adhesive to be used on the corrugated backs to stick them to walls.

For everyone who has helped the South China Library to meet its goals, please know that we are moving on as quickly as possible to find a method to get these creations on display as soon as we can!

The fundraiser is ongoing and tiles can still be ordered by going on line at thatsmybrick.com/southchinalibrary, or stopping by the library to pick up an order form.

Bob Bennett is a member of the South China Board of Directors.