WAYNE — A tour of the Alice In Wonderland room was held Saturday as part of Cary Memorial Library’s First Saturday events at Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.

The Alice Room had been ensconced under the eaves in one of the oldest homes in Wayne owned by Grace Burleigh, for the about 40 years, who enjoyed sharing the treasure with the community.

Burleigh donated the collection to the Cary Memorial Library and between 2018 and 2022 it was moved from her home to the Williams House, a property owned by the Cary Memorial Library.

The 17 panels depicting the iconic children’s tale were painted in 1932 by Alfred T. Merian, son of the home’s owner in the 1930s. He was a Harvard trained architect but also very artistic, and in his mother’s home he painted the panels depicting the Cheshire cat, the tea party, the lobster quadrille, and other illustrations that were painted in the style of the original illustrator, Sir John Tenniel.

Lewis Carroll, the British author, wrote “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in 1865 and the book has been in print for more than 150 years.

The monthly event offers coffee, pastries and quiches with tables inside and outside. There is also a book sale and a selection of boutique items for sale. For more information about events at the library visit carylibrary.org.