The Library Foundation of Hennepin County and Friends of Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County libraries are co-hosting a benefit in celebration of our libraries.

Held throughout the beautiful Minneapolis Central Library, Off the Shelf Gala will feature opportunities to rub elbows with authors and artists, eclectic music, appetizers and libations, dancing, and a Literary Marketplace auction of fine art broadsides, limited-edition books, and special literary tours.

7 P.M. ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
$150 per ticket

•	Music by McPhail Faculty Jazz Quartet
•	Splendid hors d’oeuvres and curious drinks
•	Converse with authors including (but not limited to!) Judith Guest, William Kent Krueger, Lorna Landvik, Dr. Steve Miles, Dale Mulfinger, Heather McElhatten, and R.D. Zimmerman
•	Get to know your “Friends” at each library in Hennepin County while bidding on unique literary items in the Marketplace gathered just for you!
•	And all adventures listed under Down the Rabbit Hole

8:30 P.M. DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
$50 per ticket

•	Featuring the eclectic rhythms of Tambuca
•	Raise your glass to toast our new library system
•	Last chance to bid on Marketplace collectors items and packages
•	Musical interludes and entertainment by urban and suburban youth
•	Dessert and cash bar
•	Off the Shelf take home gift

We invite you to download and print a copy of the invitation!  To receive an invitation in the mail, please sign-up below.

Proceeds from the benefit will support K-12 programs at libraries systemwide, and to meet the funding goals of Library Foundation of Hennepin County and The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library this year. As the support organizations for 41 public libraries in Hennepin County, our combined efforts enrich the experience of every library patron in the county by:
•	Sponsoring essential services for K-12 students, adult learners, immigrant communities, senior citizens, entrepreneurs, and more
•	Raising much-needed funds to meet the diverse needs of all Hennepin County residents
•	Sponsorship of excellent cultural programs and events – most are free and open to the public
•	And much more!

For more information, please contact The Friends Manager of Development, Dawn Flinsch at 612-630-6175 or dmflinsch@hclib.org or Lynn Devore, Development Associate at the Library Foundation, foundation@hclib.org, 952-847-8637.