Westfield Memorial Library collaborates with local fine artist to create limited- edition library card

The Westfield Memorial Library has collaborated with local fine artist Ricardo Roig to design a Limited-Edition library card. The card, which is a colorful digital replica of Roig’s hand-cut print of the library, is based on an aerial photograph taken by Garrett Maney.

The limited-edition library card will be available for free to anyone who signs up for a new library card. Existing cardholders can purchase one as a replacement for $2.00. All replacement cards will have new library card numbers.

The original framed “artist’s proof” of the card will be on permanent display in the library’s newly renovated Local History Room.

This is a good time for Westfielders to make sure that they have current/active cards in advance of the upcoming migration to a new Interlibrary Loan System (ILS), taking place in mid-June. The library will not be able to issue new or replacement library cards from June 4 through June 13.

“I have been admiring Mr. Roig’s artwork since I joined the library in 2021,” said Allen McGinley, Library Director. “So I was delighted that Ricardo was interested in creating a piece based on Westfield’s beloved library.”

“In keeping with the library’s mission to bring information and learning experiences to all,” said McGinley, “we joked that this was our chance to make sure everyone in town – even kids – could have their own ‘Roig’.”

Ricardo Roig’s hand-cut print was inspired by an aerial photograph of the library taken by local photographer Garrett Maney, of Just A Soul Photography located in downtown Westfield.

“Garrett and Ricardo are both fixtures in our local downtown and art communities, so I love the way this collaboration came together,” says McGinley.

Library hours are Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. The library will be closed June 16 for Father’s Day and June 19 for Juneteenth.