When did the library open?

The library opened on September 25, 2006.

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What is the size of the library?

The library is 34,000 square feet.

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What is the name of the color of the two granites in the library?

The granite in the restrooms is Lady Dream; the millwork granite is Coffee Brown.

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Who made the trees in the Youth Area ?

Conrad Kaufman. Please visit his website to learn more about him and to see pictures of the trees from the Youth Area at www.fencerows.com.

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What are the plants inside the round seating wall at the entrance to the library?

There are five different plants inside the round seating wall. They include: "Stella de Oro" the yellow daylily (hemerocallis); "Moonshine", the yellow yarrow (achillea); "Autumn Joy", the rusty sedum; "Walker's Low", the purple catmint (nepeta); and "Becky", the shasta daisy (leucanthemum). The two trees are river birch.

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What tree varieties are on the property?

There are many River Birch along the parking lot. The original Oak and Elm trees are still located in the children's garden. The original Yew at the Mason St. entrance is the oldest tree on the property. There are also Sugar Maples, Honeylocust, and Littleleaf Lindens on the property. The flowering trees include Serviceberry, Cherry and Crabapple.

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What is the tree at the intersection of the path and the rain garden?

The Serviceberry (at the intersection of the path and rain garden) is, planted by the staff and board of the library, in memory of Marti Chester.

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Who planted the trees for the 2008 Day of Caring?

11 trees, Autumn Blaze Maple and Red Oak, were planted by Mr. Scholten's seminar class for the 2008 Day of Caring.

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Who did the landscaping at the library?

The original landscaping was done by the Mike Hoffman landscape company in Petoskey. The additional work to enhance the children's garden and round seating wall was done by Site Planning, Inc., through a generous donation from the Dows.

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What are all the other plantings on the property?

The library has many different shrubs, ground covers, and ornamental grasses on the property.

• The shrubs include: Red Twig Dogwood, Forthergilla, Burningbush, & Butterfly Bush.
• The Ground Covers are: English Ivy, Lilyturf, Foam Flower, and Periwinkle.
• The ornamental grasses are: Blue Oat Grass, Japanese Blood Red Grass, & Purple Maiden Grass.

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How do I know which plant is which?

A copy of the landscaping plan is available at the information desk in the adult collection area.

Click here for a copy of the library's landscape plan