ADRIAN — A new playground in Library Square, located just behind the Adrian District Library in downtown Adrian, was dedicated on Nov. 5.

Clustered around one larger play structure in the middle of the playground are several smaller installations, including outdoor musical instruments, a “Hungry Hungry Caterpillar,” and an installation designed for children who want a quieter space.

Funding for the project came from the enhancement grant that the city received in a state budget earmark a few years ago. The construction contract, in the amount of $150,000, was awarded in June to Great Lakes Recreation of Holland, Michigan.

The city also dedicated a mural in the 100 block of North Main Street, on the side of Maumee Street Taproom and Kitchen. Both projects are part of a larger effort to improve the appeal of Adrian’s downtown district.