The annual Antrim Festival of Trees is happening at the James A. Tuttle Library in Antrim this month and can be viewed whenever the library is open.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Antrim Festival of Trees is organized by an independent committee of volunteers and celebrates the creativity and artistry of the region by showcasing trees, wreaths and displays decorated by local organizations, families, schools and businesses, as well as quilters, artisans and craftsmen. The festival is free and open to the public. For information, go to antrimfot.wixsite.com/festival.

Trees of all shapes and sizes on display at Tuttle Library. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“One Man’s Trash Is…” by the Antrim Newcomers Club. Trees constructed by Jennifer Adams, Mary Devine, and Jean Grandizio, with trash donated by members of the Antrim Presbyterian Church.
Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“Jesus Loves Us All” tree by the Antrim Presbyterian Church, center. A memorial plaque to Eric Tenney is at right.
A winter forest scene in the Festival of Trees. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“Chinese New Year Tree” by the Sampan Restaurant. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“Snoopy House” by Monadnock Roller Derby, right. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
The third floor is home to literature-themed trees created by the children of Antrim Elementary School. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Students at AES created ornaments in the theme of favorite books. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“Purple and Gnomes” tree in the children’s section created by Rachel Clement. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“Antrim Tree” by Nicole Ouellette, on the left, and Sea Glass Yoga’s tree on the right. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Classes at AES created trees based on favorite picture books. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Young visitors check out the Antrim Festival of Trees. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
“An Eggcellent Tree” by Janet McEwan. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
From left, Southwest Fiesta by Susie and Ted Fish, “Celebrating the Seasons of Life, by Antrim Grange, and “Puzzling for Birds,” by Linda Bryer, Mary Allen, and Sherry Sims.