King County Library Literary Lions Gala
~~Brief description of event:
King County Library System (KCLS) Foundation will hold its 25th annual Literary Lions Gala on Saturday March 10, 2018, to raise money to support literacy and learning programs at the library system's 49 libraries. This enduringly popular event will feature 17 outstanding authors, fabulous food and wine, and opportunities to purchase books and tickets to several exclusive Author Salons. Guests who purchase the popular Salons will have the future opportunity to mingle with guest authors over refreshments in an intimate setting. Keynote speaker is basketball great and author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This National Basketball Association leading scorer is a star of the hardwoods and the hardbacks. He’s a New York Times best-selling author who has written 12 books. His most recent book, a memoir entitled “Coach Wooden & Me: Our 50 Year Friendship,” was released in June. Nancy Pearl, renowned book expert and literary speaker, will once again emcee the event. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE. Tickets are $250 each; VIP tickets that include a pre-gala reception with the authors are $350 each; and sponsorship packages are also available. For more information about sponsoring the event, or to purchase tickets for the Literary Lions Gala, go to www.kclsfoundation.org/literarylionsgala or call 425-369-3448.
Event Admission Fee (if any): $250
Event Sponsor: King County Library System Foundation
Phone Number: (425) 369-3448
Web Site: http://www.kclsfoundation.org/literarylionsgala
Public Email: cjsharek@kcls.org