St. Charles library showcases 'Faces of the Fox'

During the month of October, the St. Charles Public Library is hosting an exhibit of "Faces of the Fox," an interactive community art installation that celebrates the diversity in the Fox River Valley.

On Saturday, Oct. 6, visitors can meet the photographers, writers and individuals showcased in the exhibit during a reception from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.

Using photography and stories, the exhibit depicts the wide variety of people including by not limited to people who are diverse racially, ethnically, educationally, economically, religiously, mentally, physically, and in their gender identification.

The mission of "Faces of the Fox" is to bring to light the different people that make up our community.

Since 1979, the works of local artists have been on display at the St. Charles Public Library through its "Artist of the Month" program.

The exhibit can be seen anytime in October the library is open: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For information, call (630) 584-0076, ext. 240, or visit www.scpld.org.