A new statue will be dedicated in honor of local author Lilian Jackson Braun at the Polk County Public Library in Columbus on Wednesday, June 20. The statue, which was installed in late winter, was commissioned by her husband, Earl Bettinger, and was created by Mayo Mac Boggs.
The dedication date of June 20 coincides with Braun’s birthdate. This marquee event will start at 6 p.m. and will also feature music and performances. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.
According to PCPL Director Cindy Nanney, the statue is a duplicate of one Bettinger and Braun have had for years at their home. The statue is an artistic interpretation of Koko and Yum Yum, the cats in Braun’s well-known “The Cat Who…” mystery series. Braun had a love for libraries, Polk County’s in particular.
More information about the event will be posted on the library’s website and announced in the Bulletin soon.
– article submitted by Tracey Daniels