An hour in a Wellesley garden—library in full bloom at Foundation event
May 18, 2023
The Wellesley Free Library Foundation celebrated spring with an opening reception for the organization’s “Books in Bloom” fundraising event. Guests moved around both floors of the library to appreciate stunning floral interpretations of much-loved fiction, non-fiction, and picture books. The opening night reception featured live music by the Wellesley High School MTB Jazz Trio. Guests enjoyed raw bar by Wellesley’s own Row 34 chef-owner Jeremy Sewall; savories from Waski’s Cheese Shop; and treats from Ware Baking Co.
Proceeds from the event help The Library Foundation to fund enhancements such as expansion to the library’s collections in the form of new databases, evolving materials formats, expanded reference materials, and more. Their motto: “We take what you love and make it better.”
The flowers arrangements (along with the food and the open bar) are gone, but here are some pictures.
There isn’t always an open bar just outside the library’s Childrens Room. More’s the pity.
Pedestal donated by The Madden Davis Real Estate Group. Book inspiration: Unaccustomed Earth, by Jhumpa Lahiri. Floral designer: Wellesley Gardeners’ Guild members Judy Terpilowski (left) and Kathleen Carney-Mark. Not pictured: Vivian Baguer Holland
Thanks to Wellesley High School Key Club members for their warm welcome to the event. From left: Seva, Maisie, Anna, Evan, and Dhruv
