We Took a Shot — and It Paid Off!
This year, the library’s annual LOVE Where You Read Contest focused on photography, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. We received over 30 submissions from 22 talented photographers, each offering a unique view of the world through their lens.
In preparation for the contest, we had the pleasure of hosting landscape photographer David Hendley for a workshop and artist talk. These events were enthusiastically received, and attendees learned a great deal about the art and technique of capturing just the right image. You can watch David’s full lecture on the SFL YouTube channel.
On October 23, library staff members Karen Lindeborg and Millie Donovan led a photo tour of the library for kids ages 8 and up. Participants used brand-new digital cameras—now available for checkout in our Library of Things—to explore and capture their own creative shots. The resulting images will be displayed alongside contest winners in the SFL Stairwell Gallery, on view through December 30.
Congratulations to This Year’s Winners
1st Place: Maggie Spadaro
2nd Place: Lori Taylor
3rd Place: Catherine Wade
Also on display:
Noreen Kepple, Julie Grillo, Kathy Fallow, Kevin Laxar, Pamela Tankard, Sage Morse, Sandra Falco, Susanna Snowden-Smith, Bronwen Ramsey-Brimberg, Steven Gray, and Peter Diette.
The Jury Process
To ensure a fair and unbiased selection process, all submissions were anonymized by removing names, titles, and identifying information. Library staff voted for their top three selections, and several close calls led to multiple rounds of tiebreakers.
Save the Date: January 2
Join us at the library on Friday, January 2, for a reception to:
- Celebrate the close of the photography exhibit
- Present awards to this year’s winning photographers
- Opening solo show for first-place winner Maggie Spadaro
Holiday Gift Shop Feature
Beginning this month, postcards and calendars featuring selected images from this year’s contest will be available for purchase in the lobby gift shop. All proceeds support library programs—a perfect way to give back while checking off your holiday shopping list.
Thank you to all who participated and helped make this year’s contest such a success. We’re proud to celebrate the creativity, talent, and community spirit that makes our library a place to truly love where you read.
