Duluthians visited the library to find treasures, both glass and literary
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Marble and Glass Art Hunt was Wednesday morning in Duluth and this year it took on a whole new meaning.
Lake Superior Art Glass had a new venue for the hunt this year, the Duluth Public Library’s three branch locations. Hunters of all ages lined up to search for handcrafted marbles, pendants, and little glass statues. Previously, the hunt was held across Duluth’s public parks and enjoy the outdoors. This year, hunters ventured into the shelves to search.
“I am delighted and I am grinning ear to ear,” said Kristen Austin, marketing coordinator at Lake Superior Art Glass. “And seeing the line out the door at the library this morning was super — when do you see a line at the library before they open? I was really excited. And I’m seeing a lot of people checking out books and other media while they’re here on the hunt, which is amazing.”
Lake Superior Art Glass and the Duluth Public library worked together to create the hunt, even creating literary clues for the prizes locations. Branch Supervisor Lori Crocker said the hunt brought energy and excitement to the West Duluth location, as well as new faces.
“I think it definitely does bring community members in who may not have thought to come otherwise and it allows them to see — it was strategic,” Crocker said. “Kristen set it up in a way that showcased a lot of what the library services offer. Since we have so many different services, to all ages, we were able to partner in a way that showcased the library to people who may not have ever come in otherwise.”
Crocker added that the library’s mission is to give community members opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have, through events like the Marble and Glass Art Hunt. She said there’s always something happening at the library and she hopes to see today’s newcomers return in the future.
