It has been two more weeks since we originally posted this story of the ongoing mural project at The Ada Public Library.  It's all still progressing nicely and you'll find NEW photos at the bottom of this story.  The flying books are inspired by the book "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore." 

The Ada Public Library is adding bright and colorful new murals to its kids reading area, all courtesy of two generous and talented Ohio Northern University art professors.

According to Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library Director, when she approached Professor Melissa Mancuso about the possibility of having her and her students participate in designing and painting a mural for the library she originally wondered if it could be part of a senior year or capstone project.  With the short notice and scheduling, that wasn't possible. 

Instead Professor Mancuso, along with her husband Bill Mancuso, also an ONU art professor, volunteered to design and paint the murals over the school's spring break.

The design came about around the idea of a 'Tree of Knowledge', says Ms. Bennett, adding that she wanted to celebrate the local natural and rural feeling of Ada.