Show your love and support for the Rock Island Public Library at a special Food for Thought fundraiser hosted by the Rock Island Public Library Foundation on June 27 at the beautiful Hauberg Estate Carriage House.
Library lovers can show their support for the Rock Island Public Library at a special Food for Thought fundraiser hosted by the Rock Island Public Library Foundation on June 27. This year’s event will be held Thursday, June 27 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Hauberg Estate Carriage House, 1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL.
The Food for Thought fundraiser offers a summer evening filled with heavy hors d'oeuvres from local chefs, complimentary beer, cash bar, silent auction, mystery wine/beer pull, and sparkling conversation with other library lovers. Activities of the Rock Island Public Library Foundation include fundraising for the library’s new Watts-Midtown Branch, supporting Hug-A-Book and Rocket into Reading literacy programming, and coordinating the Library PALS (People Advocating for Library Services) volunteer program and book sales.
Admission of $50 per guest includes food, drink, and great company. Guests may pay online at the Foundation Eventbrite site, or at the door with cash, check, or credit card. For more information, please call Kathy Lelonek, Foundation Director, at 309-752-3014 or email RIPLFoundation@gmail.com. To RSVP in advance for Food for Thought, visit the Foundation's Eventbrite page (see link in color.)
Foundation grants to the library support special initiatives, programs, technology, community outreach, and improvements that fall outside of the library's limited operating budget. Donations to the 501(c)3 Rock Island Public Library Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more information about Rock Island Public Library events and services, visit the library website or call 309-732-READ (7323.)
About the Rock Island Public Library Foundation: The Rock Island Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1986 to support the valuable extras that go far beyond the library’s city supported budget.
About the Rock Island Public Library: Founded more than 150 years ago in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library strengthens our community through collection of community centers, outreach efforts, and online opportunities. Facilities include the Downtown Library, Southwest Branch, and Watts-Midtown Branch, numerous online services, and the Library2Go bookmobile.