Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Whitestown branch, turned into an event space for more than 150 attendees May 31 for the “Color Our World” gala, a night of advocacy to raise funds for Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library following legislative funding cuts to Indiana libraries as part of the state’s property tax reform law.

The library anticipates a loss of $200,000 to $300,000 in property tax funding over the next two years.

The inaugural gala was a celebration of the arts, featuring a silent auction of dozens of custom-painted shoes and sneakers and raising awareness of the need to preserve access to library services.

Zionsville artist Justin Patten created a live painting during the event and donated two pairs of hand-painted sneakers for the auction.

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