SOUTH DEERFIELD — Time is winding down for residents to support their local library by purchasing locally made art during Tilton Library’s annual art auction.
Through Nov. 18, the walls of the library at 75 North Main St. will be adorned with art created and donated by 43 local artists and artisans. Library Director Sara Woodbury, said the art was put up recently and since then has been up for bid through a silent auction.
During last year’s auction the library raised more than $3,000.
“This year we expect a larger audience because of the 100th-year celebration,” Woodbury said, noting that the art auction is being held in conjunction with other events, including an open house and rededication ceremony scheduled this weekend.
Auction proceeds will go to Friends of the Library, and will help fund library programs, the purchase of community museum passes, and technology upgrades.
The art will be up for bid in the library until Nov. 18, when the bidding ends. On that date, Woodbury said there’ll be an Art Auction Celebration event starting at 6 p.m. in the library.
A celebration was held Saturday in recognition of the library’s 100th birthday.
The rededication event celebrated the library’s impact on the community
“We are excited to celebrate Tilton Library’s 100th birthday,” said Nancy Maynard, chairwoman of the library’s board of trustees. “The library has been a vital and integral part of our community since its establishment.”
A news release noted that the library was first dedicated Nov. 14, 1916. It was built through donations “from the estate of local storekeeper Chauncey B. Tilton, from the town, and from fundraising events sponsored by the South Deerfield Women’s Club, as well as private donations.”