On April 19, art teachers from the East Penn School District unveiled the Emmaus Mosaic Mural featured on the outer wall of the rotunda at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St.

The dedication ceremony took place on the final day of the art installation when Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar, who designed the mural, was on hand.

The ceremony included music performed by the East Penn Elementary Chamber Players.

A special tile honoring those who made the mural and the project possible is displayed in the design and recognizes the art teachers who participated in the project and Zagar. The art teachers accomplished the project as part of their required educational development hours. East Penn students also helped with the project.

The mural was constructed entirely through donations. Additional funding was provided by activities led by the art teachers, the Emmaus Arts Commission and other donors.

The project grew out of an in-service day teachers had with Zagar in the fall of 2012. The teachers traveled to Philadelphia to work with Zagar whose projects include Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, South Street.