DOWNEY - Bids will be accepted until June 25 for the latest auction to support the Downey City Library.This month's selection of items includes "America the Beautiful" by Courage Books, which richly illustrates the song written in 1893 in pictures and quotes by revered national leaders and artists; "The Secret Life of Salvador Dali" by Salvador Dali is a fascinating look at the brilliant artist who designed theater sets, shop interiors and jewelry as readily as he made surrealistic paintings and films; "Vineyard Seasons" by Susan Branch, a collection of recipes for changing seasons, suggestions for romantic evenings, children's parties and homemade gifts. All 12 items are available for online preview at downeylibrary.org. Bids can be placed in the Friend's Gift Shop; all proceeds benefit the library.

********** Published: June 16, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 9