Community ArtShare
T. B. Scott Library’s Community ArtShare program originated in 2006 with a $10,000 grant from the Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. with which secure display cases, easels, and other items were procured that have enabled the library to become a place for local artists and collectors to display their creations and hobbies. Displays featuring one or more artists or collectors are featured each month on an ongoing basis.
4 the Love of LEGO!
July – August 2025
For the 4th consecutive year, Tim and Dawn Dunbar are back for another fun Beyond Books: Community ArtShare Exhibit: 4 the Love of LEGO! This July and August, the T. B. Scott Free Library is excited to host all-new LEGO sets from the collection of Tim and Dawn Dunbar, providing lots of smiles for young and old alike.
The Dunbars started collecting LEGO sets in the 1980s and added 40+ new sets this last year to their collection, now totaling 746 sets built and on display in their house. They have the 9766th largest collection worldwide, which totals over 460,000 individual LEGO pieces! Finding space to display them all continues to be an issue.
Tuesday, July 15, is LEGO Day at the library. Enjoy LEGO stations and other LEGO-themed activities in the Youth Department. Enter your name to win your own LEGO set. Tim and Dawn will also be available 4-6 pm to give tours, answer questions, and demonstrate the Rough Terrain Crane, or as LEGO Technic fans call it, “Big Red!”
Past Exhibits
2025
- Artspirations – Debbie Zimmerman
- Precious Memories – Laurie Ollhoff
- Moon Lamps & More – Saint John 8th Grade Students
- Spirit Dolls and Thailand Tribal Handywork – Peter & Dian Ritter
2024
- The Beauty of Fabric: Wall Quilts & Vintage Ties – Peter & Dian Ritter
- Precious Pet Portraits – Peggy McDowell
- Emily’s Journey – Emily Lau
- A Look in a Book – Saint John 5th Graders
- LEGO! LEGO! LEGO! – Tim & Dawn Dunbar
- Cultural Threads: Expressing Identity Through Traditional Clothing – Mosaic of North Central Wisconsin
- A Sleigh of Santas and Wild for Christmas Cards – Joan Pregler & Ann Ruder
2023
- It’s all about perspective! – Chase Davis
- Fish Out of Water – Arnie Plamann
- Treasured Book Boxes – St. John School 5th and 6th graders
- Homemade Art – Local Homeschooled Children
- Wait, that’s LEGO too? – Tim and Dawn Dunbar
- Tena’s Kitchen Collectables – Tena Gnewuch
- Into the Fold: Origami – Troy Hanson
2022
- Baskets Galore and More by Cindy Leskey
- Merrill Memorabilia – Leidiger Brewing Company
- Wait, That’s LEGO? – Tim & Dawn Dunbar
- Fins and Feathers of the Northwoods – Bill Pittman
- Rocks, Canvas, and Coasters, Oh My! – Tom Lambrecht
2020
- MAPS High School Seniors Students’ Art Exhibit
- Conversations with God artwork by Ann M. Jaroski
2019
- Borzoi: The Hounds of Russia from the Private Collection of Resolute Farms
- Nautical Instruments from the Private Collection of Carl Weinert
- MAPS High School Seniors Students’ Art Exhibit
- Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat – provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
2018
- Buttons: Advent, Christmas, Bingo and More! from the Private Collection of Kathleen Marquardt
- “Wire & Found Object” Sculptures by David Jones
- Photography of Tom Algire
- For the Love of Snoopy: Private Collection
- MAPS High School Seniors Students’ Art Exhibit
- Pocket Watches: Robbie Johnson
2017
- Breyer Model Horses: Esther Trostle
- Wisconsin Remembers Traveling Exhibit
- Origami Creations: Troy Hanson
- Universal Creations: Xoché Heller
- Mini Art Fair: Local Artists
- MAPS High School Senior Students’ Art Exhibit
- Portraits of Personalities: David L. Sladky