Look Up And See 'Happy Places' In West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT— Summer, for local schoolchildren at least, comes to an end Wednesday with the first day of classes in West Hartford public schools.

But if curious community members want to see what some local children were up to during the summer months, they might want to entertain a stroll on South Main Street.

Then, they might want to look up.

That's because a summertime project between West Hartford Municipal Parking Services and the West Hartford Children's Library has resulted in town light pole banners featuring some distinct artwork done by children over the summer at the town's libraries.

The program is called "My Happy Place" and the artwork is a representation of just that, participating children's "happy place," where they're most comfortable.

The banners feature artwork created by children ages 5 to 12 at the town's three public libraries this summer.

For the next few months, the banners will decorate light poles along the street, providing a glimpse of what makes some of these youngsters tick.

So, take a walk while the weather cooperates. Look up. And, then, admire the children's artwork.

For more information on the West Hartford Public Library system, click on this link.