HAMLIN, PA — The Creative Communities Art Trail, or CCAT, is a county-wide, place-based series of art installations along Wayne County’s PA Route 191, also known as the North-South Road in Hamlin. Thanks to grants provided by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and the Wayne County Community Foundation, Wayne County’s art trail is underway; the first two locations were completed in 2024. (You’ll find them in Newfoundland and Equinunk).

The Wayne County Community Foundation announced that Hamlin Community Library has been chosen as this year’s site location.

A group of interested individuals formed the Hamlin Community Library CCAT project team.  At the initial meetings, it was decided that their segment of the art trail would focus on natural elements, and be an outdoor place for performance/gathering/being able to use wifi from outside the building.

The idea of the CCAT is to celebrate the creativity and historical significance of the local community. Since an early dairy farm was discovered in the area, the committee decided to incorporate elements of dairy farming. A seating area with a walking path will be constructed, and the planting of trees and native plants will happen too. In addition, there will be several outdoor sculptures and exhibits highlighting the area’s agricultural heritage. A spot for children is also in the works, as well as raised flower and/or vegetable garden beds.

The committee will investigate sources for stone, plantings and some sculptures. All materials used will be indigenous to this area. The committee is partnering with Known Grove and its executive director, Keenan Gruver. He will help maintain the integrity of the materials selected.

Work to clear the area behind the library will begin on Sunday, April 27, with a group of volunteers clearing brush and removing debris and dirt.

Anyone interested in volunteering for any aspect of this project can contact the Hamlin Community Library director, Lynn Scramuzza, at 570/689-0903 or email her at lynn@libraryhamlin.org.

A grand opening of the finished project is scheduled for the fall of 2025.