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Putney Library exhibits the work of Cyndy Szekeres
One of Cyndy Szekeres’s mice, part of an exhibit of her art at the Putney Public Library.
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Putney Library exhibits the work of Cyndy Szekeres

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 — Issue 318

PUTNEY — The August art exhibit at the Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., will feature the work of author and illustrator Cyndy Szekeres.

On display will be Szekeres's original art from her children's picture books, as well as posters and pencil sketches. Her favorite subject is mice.

The exhibit will be up through September. The library is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 802-387-4407 or putneypub@svcable.net.

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