Robert Lambdin’s “The Pageant of Juvenile Literature “ mural arrives today at its new home, Staples High School. This is the left side, the side depicting fictional characters. Mark Hawes (l) and his wife Susan Holbrook of Holbrook & Hawes, experts in transporting and conserving art, did the moving. The 1934 work had been taken down earlier in the day from the Westport Library’s Great Hall, which will undergo construction as part of the its transformation project. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Today was moving day for the historic Works Progress Administration (WPA) “Pageant of Juvenile Literature” mural in the Westport Library’s Great Hall by Robert Lambdin. Painted in 1934, it has been at the library since 1992 after it had been removed from the Saugatuck Elementary School. Because of the library’s transformation project, it will be transported to Staples High School where it will be staged in the auditorium lobby. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Workers today deinstall the historic Works Progress Administration (WPA) “Pageant of Juvenile Literature” mural in the Westport Library’s Great Hall by Robert Lambdin. The 1934 work, at the library since 1992 after being moved from Saugatuck Elementary School, is being moved to Staples High School because of the library’s transformation project. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The 1934 Works Progress Administration (WPA) “Pageant of Juvenile Literature” mural by Robert Lambdin sits on the floor after being removed today from its perch in the Westport Library’s Great Hall. Once housed at Saugatuck Elementary School and at the library since 1992, it is being moved to Staples High School because of the library’s transformation project. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The historic Works Progress Administration (WPA) “Pageant of Juvenile Literature” mural is scheduled to be removed from the Westport’s Library’s Great Hall starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Created by renowned illustrator Robert Lambdin in 1934, the WPA artwork has been hanging in the library since 1992. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Westport Library photo

The move comes as the library is in the throes of a major renovation.

Created by renowned illustrator Robert Lambdin in 1934, the WPA artwork has been hanging in the library since 1992, after it had been removed from the Saugatuck Elementary School.

Once the mural is deinstalled, it will be transported to Staples High School where it will be staged in the auditorium lobby, library officials said.

By Susan Granger

Exactly a decade after “Iron Man” launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther,” a powerful, new superhero has arrived -— and he’s sensational.

The warrior T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) is the Prince/protector of the fantastical African nation of Wakanda, an isolated, secretive kingdom that’s rich with Vibranium — the mythic ‘alien’ metal that comprises Captain America’s shield. This invaluable resource has enabled incredible technological advances including magnetic transfers, superconductors, and spaceships.

Following the death of his father, T’Challa must fight M’Baku (Winston Duke), leader of the rival Jabari tribe, to claim his heritage. Then there’s the threat posed by predatory arms dealer/thief Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) in South Korea, aided by a CIA operative (Martin Freeman).

Eventually, T’Challa faces off with villainous Erik “Killmonger” Stevens (Michael B. Jordan), a swaggering former Navy SEAL from Oakland, California. whose father was Wakandan.

Among the many who expressed cherished memories today of illustrator Ed Vebell at a Westport Historical Society memorial service was his grandson, Dylan Hoy, 23, a 2013 Staples High School graduate. He said he was close to his grandfather “since the day I was born in the hospital and my grandfather was there.” Hoy said he lived with his parents, Larry and Andra, next door to grandparents Ed and Elsa Vebell “and our families had dinner together every Sunday night.” Vebell died Feb. 9 at 96. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com