Scents and Sensibility: Fashion and Perfume in the Age of Jane Austen

Join historian Christine Griffiths for a scented journey through the fashionable and fragrant world of Jane Austen and her contemporaries. Selected aromas from the era will be available to sample. 

Falling for Jane Austen Fall Raffle

Attend Jane Austen-themed programs at Mattituck-Laurel Library this summer and fall, and earn one free raffle ticket for each program you attend! The raffle drawing will be held at the end of October (date TBD). Starting in September, any patron can purchase raffle tickets at 10 for $5 (cash only please).

Raffle Prizes Include:

Jane Austen Lover’s Basket
A charming treat for any Janeite, filled with fun and elegant Austen-themed surprises to delight fans of wit, romance, and Regency style.

Tea Lover’s Basket
A proper cup of tea is always in order! This basket celebrates the timeless ritual of tea, fit for a Regency lady—or any modern-day Austen admirer who enjoys a well-steeped moment of calm.

Pleasures & Pastimes Basket
A delightful collection of treats, gift cards, and fun self-care surprises—perfect for enjoying life’s simple joys, much like a Regency-era pastime.

Letters & Legacy Basket
Inspired by Jane Austen—who penned around 3,000 letters—this stylish stationery basket invites you to bring back the joy of handwritten notes.

Don’t miss your chance to win these charming prizes!