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Selby Library takes a look into the crystal ball

Friends of the Selby Public Library host the 6th annual Looking Into The Crystal Ball fundraiser.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 8:56 a.m. January 14, 2016
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The Selby Public Library sprung to life for the 6th annual Looking Into The Crystal Ball fundraiser Wednesday evening. 

Friends of the Selby Public Library hosted the annual event to bring together the community. More than a dozen restaurants lined the library serving signature entrees and sweets. 

The evening progressed with back-to-back performances ranging from the tap dancing troupe The Flash Tappers to Dr. Marguerite Barnett and her twirling flame skirt. 

Among the books upstairs a different kind of storytelling took place. Elysian Fields tarot and astrology readers were available to guests seeking answers to life's questions. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit youth programs at the Selby Public Library. 

 

Cookie Dellapenna and Sandi Boyajian
Cookie Dellapenna and Sandi Boyajian
Dr. Marguerite Barnett performs a dance with her hemline on fire.
Dr. Marguerite Barnett performs a dance with her hemline on fire.
Performances could be heard and seen throughout the library all evening long.
Performances could be heard and seen throughout the library all evening long.
David  Pitchford performed card tricks all evening for guests. here Norma Carlson is surprised to see her card selected from the deck.
David Pitchford performed card tricks all evening for guests. here Norma Carlson is surprised to see her card selected from the deck.
David Pitchford has Ken Newmark select a card.
David Pitchford has Ken Newmark select a card.
Ken Newmark shows his card.
Ken Newmark shows his card.
Friends of the Selby Public Library board member Kenny DeCamp served as the emcee for the continuous performances Wednesday evening.
Friends of the Selby Public Library board member Kenny DeCamp served as the emcee for the continuous performances Wednesday evening.
Friends of the Selby Public Library board member Kenny DeCamp addresses guests between performances.
Friends of the Selby Public Library board member Kenny DeCamp addresses guests between performances.
Lauren Gale contributes to a painting during the evening.
Lauren Gale contributes to a painting during the evening.
Joe Hernandez of Social Eatery & Bar served up potato gnocchi with grilled chicken and asparagus covered in a lemon butter sauce.
Joe Hernandez of Social Eatery & Bar served up potato gnocchi with grilled chicken and asparagus covered in a lemon butter sauce.
The Flash Tappers of the Players Theatre before their performance during the 6th annual Looking Into The Crystal Ball.
The Flash Tappers of the Players Theatre before their performance during the 6th annual Looking Into The Crystal Ball.
Dozens of vendors and restaurants provided food for the evening.
Dozens of vendors and restaurants provided food for the evening.
Nir Rogovfki and Dee Chyadzwa of Dulcefina brought sweets for guests.
Nir Rogovfki and Dee Chyadzwa of Dulcefina brought sweets for guests.
Mac McDevitt took advantage of being at the library to look up a book called
Mac McDevitt took advantage of being at the library to look up a book called "The China Study."
Mac and Karen McDevitt
Mac and Karen McDevitt
Barry Gorn, Dory Bomquist and Jim Haberman
Barry Gorn, Dory Bomquist and Jim Haberman
Don Bruns, Vicki and John Yunkers with Linda Bruns
Don Bruns, Vicki and John Yunkers with Linda Bruns
Eladio and Judy Amores
Eladio and Judy Amores
Jeanne Hamil and Sherry Wallace
Jeanne Hamil and Sherry Wallace

 

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