Photograph of the atrium in the Emily Fowler branch of the Denton Public Library, from the southwest corner. A very tall corn plant can be seen on the left.

Color photograph of the upper level of the Emily Fowler Library, Denton Public Library, taken from the west end of the atrium. A panel of Lynn Ford wood carvings can be seen on the south wall (right). White ceramic lights made by the Beaumont Mood Lighting Company hang over the garden. The plants in the atrium were funded and maintained by the Denton Garden Culture Club.

Color photograph of the upper level of the Emily Fowler Library, Denton Public Library, taken from the west end of the atrium, looking east. White ceramic pendant lamps hang made by Beaumont Mood hang over the garden. Installation of Lynn Ford carvings hang on the south wall.

Color photo of the atrium in the Emily Fowler Library, Denton Public Library taken from the southeast corner. The stairs to the garden are on the right. White ceramic pendant lamps made by the Beaumont Mood Lighting Company hang over the garden.

Certificate of Commendation awarded to the Denton City Council by the Texas Historical Commission for distinguished service in the field of historic preservation. The certificate was awarded on June 5, 1980.

Photograph of the Denton County Courthouse in Denton, Texas. The three-story building has several balconies and spires, and the central spire houses a clock. The grave of John B. Denton is located in the lawn before the building.

Interior view of the new upper level and atrium of the Emily Fowler Library, looking northwest. The upper level and atrium are under construction, and construction materials are visible throughout the level.

Interior view of the new atrium of the Emily Fowler Library circa 1981. The atrium is under construction, and construction materials are visible throughout the atrium.

Interior view of the new atrium and upper level of the Emily Fowler Library circa 1981. The upper level and atrium are under construction, and construction materials are visible throughout the level.

Interior view of the new upper level of the Emily Fowler Library looking east. The upper level is still in construction. An extension ladder is visible in the atrium, and several construction materials are scattered throughout the upper level. The two doors on the far back of the room will be the restrooms.

Interior view of the new upper level of the Emily Fowler Library circa 1981. The upper level is still in construction. A tarp covers some construction materials. Some ladders are visible in the foreground, and more boxes are visible in the background.

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing glasses, a black beret, and a red necktie and holding a frog at Emily Fowler Public Library in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of a large group of unidentified children interacting with Martha Edmundson, Children's Librarian, with a turtle puppet on her hand during Storytime. The is taking place in the program room of the Emily Fowler Central Library, Denton Public Library. The door to the tree house courtyard can be seen in the background and the tree and stairs to the tree house can be seen through the windows.

Photograph of some unidentified people meeting around a table in Emily Fowler Public Library during remodeling in 1981. Some of the individuals are holding puppets.

Photograph of some unidentified people meeting around a table in Emily Fowler Public Library during remodeling in 1981. Some of the individuals are holding puppets.

Photograph of the interior of Emily Fowler Library, Denton Public Library through the windows from outside during the interior-remodeling in 1981. Inside, a group is visible meeting around a table.

Photograph of Mary Cresson, staff of Emily Fowler Public Library, outside showing a frog to unidentified children.

Photograph of Mary Cresson, staff of Emily Fowler Public Library, outside showing a frog to several unidentified children.

Photograph of Mary Cresson, staff of Emily Fowler Public Library, holding a frog. In the background, tables are set up, and some unidentified people are having a picnic.

Photograph of Mary Cresson, staff of Emily Fowler Public Library, holding a frog.

Photograph of several unidentified children sitting on the floor and watching a woman with a classic guitar in Emily Fowler Central Library in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of several unidentified children and a woman sitting on carpeted, multi-tiered seats watching a program in Emily Fowler Central Library, Denton Public Library, in Denton, Texas. The door to the tree house courtyard can be seen in the background.

Photograph of Representative Betty Denton posing with a large group of unidentified people in front of the Texas state seal. Signed on front top center "With best wishes Rep. Betty Denton"

Photograph of Representative Betty Denton posing beside Mr. Thomas. The photograph contains an autograph that reads "To Mr. Thomas With deep appreciation Rep. Betty Denton 1988."