HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – The Massanutten Regional Library unveiled their new, nearly complete mural by painter Tyler Kauffman, on Saturday during the Rocktown Author Festival.

Library Director Zachary Elder said during a speech that the mural represents MRL’s welcoming nature and the escape and wonder reading books can bring.

“If all are welcome at libraries, all are welcome within our community,” said Elder.

Library Director Zachary Elder (left) and mural artist Tyler Kauffman (right) celebrating the unveiling.

Tyler Kauffman said that he will make a few adjustments to the mural in the coming days.

The artist thanked Elder and MRL for choosing his design and working around the schedule as well as the weather.