FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:3/28/2025 Contact: Manny Galvez Phone: 319-356-5241
Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library – April 11
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation (ICPLFF) invites the community to an unforgettable evening in support of the Iowa City Public Library. “Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library” is a special after-hours fundraising party dedicated to fostering appreciation and growth of our Library. The celebration will take place at the Iowa City Public Library on April 11, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m..
Attendees will begin the evening in Meeting Room A, where live grand piano music will set the tone for the night. Guests can enjoy drinks while bidding on exclusive packages in the silent auction. At 8:00 p.m., a formal welcome and sponsor recognition will officially kick off the main event. From there, guests will have opportunities throughout the evening to explore the Library as they have never seen it before—featuring food and drink stations, pop-up performances, live music, readings, and more. It will be a night of community, entertainment, and celebration of the vital role the Library plays in Iowa City.
Katie Roche, Development Director of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, points out: “This has been a challenging legislative season for libraries across Iowa, reminding us how vital it is to stand together in support of intellectual freedom and community resources. Now, more than ever, we must celebrate the bright future of the Iowa City Public Library—an institution that continues to inspire, educate, and strengthen our community for generations to come.”
In addition to individual tickets, sponsors have the opportunity to support this event while receiving benefits based on their sponsorship level. Individuals and organizations may also sponsor tickets, which will be distributed to workers at partner organizations, strengthening ties between the Library and the community.
Current Sponsors Include: James Investment Group, Overdrive, Hands Jewelers, Karen and Wally Chappell, Little Village Magazine, MC Ginsberg, Tom Rocklin & Barb McFadden, Susan Bryant, Bread Garden Market, Harger’s Acoustics Inc., MidWestOne Bank, Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist;, BRINK, Sherry Lohman, Barbara Haring, Sidekick Coffee and Books, Velvet Coat, Mike and Beth Deninger.
Join us in celebrating and supporting the Bright Future of the Iowa City Public Library!
About the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation The Mission of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is to strengthen the Iowa City Public Library through fundraising, advocacy, and promotion of its valuable resources.Our Vision is to inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor.
The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity.
