Get “A Taste for Books” at Samuels Public Library’s Annual Fundraiser

On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Samuels Public Library will hold its Annual Fundraiser, “A Taste for Books.” This event has been held at Samuels Public Library since 2012. It is the Library’s only fundraising event for the year and all proceeds go toward improving the resources the Library offers to the community—like providing literacy programs, buying new books, hosting free programs, updating public computers and providing free internet access. In the past, this event has raised over $25,000 and has allowed the Library to add over 10,000 new books to the collection and upgrade our technology infrastructure.

This year the theme is “Once Upon A Time… A Taste for Books.” Some past themes include 2018’s “Coming Home” and 2016’s “A Taste for Mysteries.” This year guests, table hosts, and Library staff will celebrate the imagination and take a moment to remember their favorite Fairy Tales. The Library will be divided into three sections and decorated accordingly: castles, cottages and woodlands.

Book clubs, non-profit organizations, and local businesses serve as Table Hosts at the event. Table Hosts dress up and decorate their table according to a fairy tale that they have chosen. This year’s attendees will see Jack’s Beanstalk, the gates of Oz, Cinderella’s castle, and more.  Table hosts also provide a buffet table of appetizer sized ‘tastes’ for the event. Unique foods, beer and wine are available to ticket holders the night of the event.

A panel of judges will select the Best Dressed Hosts, Best Decorated Table, Tastiest Table Offerings, and Outstanding Guest Costume for a special award.

The night will include an interactive game called “Name That Fairy Tale” that encourages guests to mingle around the Library and among the tables and decorations. There will be music, an exciting Silent Auction, opportunities for pictures and selfies, and lots of prizes and surprises.

Now in its 8th year, the event is highly anticipated and ticket sales have steadily grown to over 300 guests. It is an evening event where local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and clubs come together with the community to dress up, spend time with friends, and discover an evening full of surprises!

Tickets are currently on sale at the circulation desk at Samuels Public Library or online at www.tasteforbooks.net. Tickets are $50 each. Buy four and get one free ticket.

Samuels Public Library is located in Front Royal, Virginia. It is a 501(c)(3) charity serving around 26,000 patrons, and the only public library in Warren County. Samuels Public Library works to bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. In order to accomplish this, Samuels offers an extensive collection of print, audio/visual, and online resources; in addition to quality programming for children and adults. More information on Samuels Library, its collections, and programs is available at www.samuelslibrary.net.