DALLAS — The 72 annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction kicked off with a dinner and pre-auction June 4 at AppleTree Terrace. About 127 people attended the event which was organized by Madeline Hughes and Maureen Leahigh. The event is held every year to kick off the library auction which this year is scheduled for July 5-8 on the library grounds, Huntsville Road.

Madeline Hughes and Maureen Leahigh organized the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web1_Kickoff1.jpg.optimal.jpgMadeline Hughes and Maureen Leahigh organized the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.

Marie Koulik and Krista Connolly look over articles for sale at the pre-auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web1_Kickoff2.jpg.optimal.jpgMarie Koulik and Krista Connolly look over articles for sale at the pre-auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.

Harold Koehler, Dallas, tries on a sun hat for fun at the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web1_Kickoff3.jpg.optimal.jpgHarold Koehler, Dallas, tries on a sun hat for fun at the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.

Volunteer professional auctioneer Steve Traver, Dallas, cajoles the crowd to bid at the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web1_Kickoff4.jpg.optimal.jpgVolunteer professional auctioneer Steve Traver, Dallas, cajoles the crowd to bid at the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.

Vanessa Williams walks items around for bidders at the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas. About 127 people attended the event.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web1_Kickoff5.jpg.optimal.jpgVanessa Williams walks items around for bidders at the pre -auction dinner and auction for the 72nd annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction at Appletree Terrace in Dallas. About 127 people attended the event.