Evening in the Stacks and Branch Raffles

Jan 26, 2024 HCLS Staff

A Flower-full Evening in the Stacks
February 24, 2024 | 7 – 11 pm
HCLS East Columbia Branch
hclibrary.org/stacks

Tickets on sale now! January 10: $100
February 1: $125 for one/$225 for two

Entice your senses at this lush affair filled with dreamy enjoyment and delight. Refresh at the open bar, bloom on the dance floor with DJ Bugatti, and enjoy a bouquet of activities with our Flower-full Mart and photo ops.

  • Entertainment features dancers and drummers, including Stepping Stones Performers.
  • Gourmet cuisine by Rouge Catering
  • Libations by The Wine Bin and Sobar
  • Cocktail attire (floral touches welcome), black tie optional

This year’s proceeds benefit HCLS’ early childhood initiatives that help our community’s budding learners grow.

Friends & Foundation of HCLS Branch Raffles

Raffle tickets are $5 each and you can win any of these prizes:

  • Six branch community baskets with donations from area businesses.
  • Two tickets to Evening in the Stacks on February 24 (in branch sales only)
  • Grand prize: PS5 gaming console 

Last day to purchase raffle tickets is February 21. Winners will be drawn by February 26 and notified by email.

The Miller Branch raffle basket containing a variety of gift cards, treats, and Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two stuffed toys. The baskets are tied up with cellophane and red ribbon and are resting on the Miller Branch checkout counter with the raffle ticket boxes in front of them.
HCLS Miller Branch’s raffle basket.

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