The Art & Soul fundraiser will be held from 10a-2pm, Saturday, July 18 at the Long Island Community Library. This biennial event benefits the Library, and features generous baskets (pictured below), an art exhibit with silent auction already hanging at The Dodwell Gallery, and a food sale.
Tickets for the baskets may be purchased at the library’s circulation desk and from Library volunteers. Visit the Library this week to peruse the baskets and cast your bids on the art pieces.
The Library is open 9:30-11:30am Monday-Saturday, 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday-Thursday, and 11:30-1pm on Sunday.
Please keep an eye on this page – we will be updating this information throughout the week.
“Pamper Yourself”
The “Pamper Yourself” donated basket is surely something we all deserve. There’s a great list of self-care items. The items were donated by Nancy Thornton, Julie Donovan, Jeanne LaBelle, Heidi MacVane, Deborah Donovan, Kathleen Floyd, Elysa Donovan, Barbara Johnson, Chomba Kaluba, David, Sue, and Katie Donovan; Dick Emerson, and Paula Johnson.
“Play Ball”
The “Play Ball” basket will keep the winner of this basket busy reading, enjoying a drink or two and watching a Patriots game in person. Items were donated by Paul Thornton, John, Robin, Jess and Andrea Donovan; Chomba Kaluba, Libby Donovan, Peter Donovan, Jack Sullivan, Jim & Cindy Donovan; Nancy Thornton, and Paula Johnson.
“Red, Red, Wine”
The “Red, Red Wine” basket donation creates a wonderful environment to read, sip on wine and nibble on cheese.
“Date with a Book”
The “Date with a Book” basket combines thoughtful touches, tasty snacks, and books for cozy reading.
“Rainy Day with the Grandkids”
The “Rainy Day with the Grandkids” basket even includes earplugs!
“The Moomins are here!”
The Moomins are here! The Moomins are beloved fictional characters who live magical and fascinating lives and are part of Finland’s culture. The books, written by Finnish author Tove Jansson in the mid-20th century, are still extremely popular in Finland today. Beth Marchak & Steve Hart collected items for this basket from Finland, including coffee, tea, cholate and several Moomin-inspired games.
“Correspondence Basket”
The Correspondent basket is a literary paradise.
“Hopscotch”
Combining “Hop” and “Scotch” in a Long Island sort of way for everyone in the family.
“Gifts from the Sea”
This basket was donated by Nathan & Barbara Johnson, Riley Johnson, Chomba Kaluba, Rosie & Steve Train, Paula Johnson, Rose Barter, Moira Johnson, Michael, Hazel & Aran Johnson; and David Johnson.
“Irish Gift Basket”
The Irish gift basket was donated by Rose Barter, Mary McAleney, Barbara Johnson and Paula Johnson.
“Day at the Beach Basket”
The Day at the Beach Basket was donated by Mary McAleney, Heather Horlor and Carolyn Willard.
“The Art of the Island Note”
“The Art of the Island Note,” combines a love of writing, correspondence and the New England coastline.
“Summer Entertaining”
