The theme of this year’s Bookworm Ball sponsored by the Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is Hollywood Night at the Bookworm Ball. The popular annual event planned for Saturday, March 21, from 7 to 11 p.m. will find the Old Lyme Country Club – the site selected for this year’s Ball – transformed into the setting for a glittering movie premiere.
Previous balls have featured such themes as the Roaring 20s, Buccaneers’ Ball, Rockin’ 50s and last year’s Evening in Paris. This year instead of costumes and historical props, plans call for a glamorous night of stars on the red carpet in their fashion finery, music and dancing, live and silent auction excitement, and elegant edibles — all in support of a beloved community resource, The Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library.
The Friends of the Library go all out for the fundraiser, with an event that last year brought in $27,000. The ball takes thousands of volunteer hours to put together, with sponsors providing financial support as well as donated items to be auctioned. Each year the non-profit organization pledges to raise more than $40,000 annually to buy new books and bring educational programs for tots, teens, and adults to the library. All net proceeds from the Ball are dedicated to the financial support of the Library’s programs and collections.
“We’re always thinking of ways to make sure this important fundraiser is first and foremost a fun event, ” said Leslie Massa, vice president of the Friends. We know that the library is much loved in the community, but it’s great to see so many people come out to support it. It seems that word has gotten out that the Bookworm Ball is a good time, and thanks to the support of our sponsors, we’re able to keep the party affordable.” This year those sponsors include Reynolds Subaru, AXA Advisors, Paul Burdick Oil, All-Pro Automotive, Essex Financial/Savings, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP, LLC and LymeLine.com
Tickets at $50 per person to Hollywood Night at the Bookworm Ball can be reserved by calling the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library at (860) 434-1684.
For more information about the Ball and the library, visit http://www.oldlyme.lioninc.org/bookworm-ball-2015/