The Brooklyn Classic

Hey guys, I haven't been posting too many library stories here lately because things have been ohmygodcrazy with my new job (plus with the picture book, podcast, and, you know, LIFE) so I'm going to try to be better about that. In the meantime, I'll be passing along cool opportunities I see or am asked to spread the word about (but only if I really think they are cool, I swear).

Here's one for becoming an "engaged, young supporter" of Brooklyn Public Library (plus...COCKTAILS):

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Second Annual Brooklyn Classic  Fall Cocktail Party + Benefit Enjoy live Latin jazz rhythms with the Jeremy DeJesus Quintet and savor fine Caribbean and Latin-infused fare from Naturally Delicious as we celebrate our Library and its role as a vibrant cultural anchor for every Brooklyn community. Hosted by the Brooklyn Eagles, a new group of engaged  young supporters of Brooklyn Public Library.  Tuesday, September 30 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Central Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Tickets start at $150 and include Brooklyn Eagles membership. To purchase tickets, please click here. Proceeds from the Brooklyn Classic directly support Brooklyn Public Library’s collections and programming for children, youth and families. For more information about the Brooklyn Classic or the Brooklyn Eagles, contact Mike Fieni, Manager of Community Engagement at mfieni@bklynlibrary.org or visit bklynlibrary.org/brooklyneagles. HOST COMMITTEE  Mercedes Armillas Justin & Leigh BrannanAndrew Brent Lauren Brignone Kwanza Butler * Ashley C. Cotton Kate Cucco Sean E. Cunningham Charles Duhigg Myla Goldberg Peter Goldstein Peter Goldwasser Melanie HartzogSarah Johnson * Brooklyn Public Library Trustee Marie Clare Katigbak Joel Kress Hon. Brad Lander Arden Levine Dena Libner David Margalit Lucy Mayo Yolanda McBride Kathleen McGee Hon. Carlos Menchaca Ashley Mihlebach Eric Munson Joseph Musso Shauneequa Owusu Grace RauhTucker Reed Adam Riff Jeremy Robbins Divya Sashti Elizabeth Semmens Jessica Silver Emma Straub Shin-pei Tsay Michelle R. Van-Ess Joanna Weiss Dan Wilbur