Last weekend, CMLE members came together to celebrate libraries! We met at the Mad Hatter Tea House in Anoka and were immediately charmed by the house and the grounds.

Leading up to the entrance were these informative signs that told us all about the history of the Woodbury House and how it came to be the tea house it is today!

Look how inviting the entrance is! Colorful and happily decorated for fall!

The dining room where we sat made me want to completely redecorate my living room. The Alice in Wonderland theme was incorporated in a subdued way that gave the room a classy yet comfortable feeling. We made our introductions and happily got down to a library discussion while waiting for our first tea selections to arrive.

Many of the members who came to tea are true tea aficionados. I am not, but definitely enjoy the beverage. However, this tea service made me want to drink tea (especially from gorgeous china) all day, every day!

And then the food arrived!

Yes, it was even better than it looks. Scones, savory sandwiches with various types of cheeses, and decadent desserts were heartily enjoyed by all.

We had a fabulous time at the Mad Hatter! It was great to see both old and new faces and enjoy some library conversation.

If you didn’t make it but want to meet some other people in the CMLE library world, mark your calendars for Tuesday December 18th! Our next Library Advocacy Postcard Party will take place at the Local Blend in St. Joe from 3pm – 5pm. It won’t be quite as fancy as this event but we’re still looking forward to it, and to seeing you there!