Link to Libraries to Host Celebration Gala on May 8

SPRINGFIELD — Link to Libraries announce its biennial gala, an evening that celebrates the organization’s transformative impact in the community while raising vital funds to ensure children have access to the books and programming they deserve.

This year’s gala, taking place on Thursday, May 8 at the Basketball Hall of Fame, will feature a Swifty-themed evening inspired by Taylor Swift’s celebrated Eras Tour. Guests will enjoy an elegant night filled with cocktails, dinner, an auction, and the opportunity to connect with others passionate about the power of reading to transform lives.

“Every child deserves access to books — both at school and at home — that spark their imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading,” said Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries. “The vast majority of books we distribute go to children who have never previously owned a book. With the support of our community, we can continue to deliver impactful programs and bring the joy of literacy to children who need it most.”

All proceeds from the gala go directly to Link to Libraries, a nonprofit committed to fostering literacy by providing books and programming for children in underserved communities. Every ticket sold helps create brighter futures, one book at a time.

Tickets cost $90 per person, or $250 for VIP tickets that include a pre-gala VIP cocktail reception. Tickets are available at www.linktolibraries.org.

To learn more about supporting this event, contact Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries, at [email protected] or (413) 654-7241.