Whenever a classroom visits the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, their tour starts at the Little Brown Bear Statue in front.

The nine-foot-tall statue is one of the more visible testaments to Elizabeth Upham McWebb, better known as Aunt Bett, who died Jan. 30, 2004, at 99.

Aunt Bett is remembered for many things, but is perhaps best known as Monroe’s author of the Little Brown Bear series and many poems and rhymes. Many remember her simply as the woman who thrilled kids with spellbinding stories.

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