Evening in the Stacks goes POP 2023

Food by Zeffert & Gold

Appetizer Stations

• Domestic cheeses
• Fresh fruit
• Seasonal veggies with dressing
• Mezze trio of hummus, babaganouch and spicy feta
• served with crackers, crostini, and pita

Passed appetizers

• Vegan Banh Mi
• Pork belly burnt end brochettes
• Mini shrimp tacos
• Old Bay crostini with Maryland crab

Entree stations

• Marry Me Chicken: with sundried tomato, parmesan cheese, basil, and cream (gf). Served with pasta.
• Caribbean-spiced Chickpea Stew: with coconut, turmeric, ginger, kale (gf). Pita served on the side. (vegan)
• Charm City Martini: Layered pit beef, fingerling potatoes, tiger sauce, and red onions (gf)

Desserts

• Taharka Bros ice cream
• Assorted pie shooters, including cherry crumble, chocolate, Berger cookie, Heath bar

Beverages by The Wine Bar

• beer, wine, and specialty cocktails
• Gin gimlet
• Vodka cosmopolitan
• Bourbon old-fashioned

Follow the searchlights to…
HCLS East Columbia Branch
6600 Cradlerock Way in Columbia 

7 pm 

• So many options! You can dress for the POP-arazzi (current pop culture inspired attire (trending fashion, party-chic, fabulous, dress up like a celeb or public figure, etc.) or in cocktail attire. Little black dresses never go out of style! 
• Need inspiration? Check out https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferadams2/2022-fashion-trends-poll or https://www.vogue.com/article/19-fashion-items-that-defined-2022. 

Given how warm it has been this week and the forecast for little to no accumulation, we continue to plan for Saturday.  

The game starts around 7:45. We’re using Kahoot, and here’s what you need to know:  

• Bring your cell phone 
• Open your browser and type Kahoot.it (any browser notes…?) 
• Enter the Game PIN shown and announced at event 
• Enter your name / preferred nickname 
• Questions will appear on TV screens on the dance floor (or listen as they are read) 
• Answers – select blue for “true” or red for “false” 
• Play to win POPtastic prizes 

*Note – we recommend using your mobile data for play at the party.  

Yes! It’s coming soon from DJ Kopec! (Check the event website before the party.) 

There’s plenty of free on-site parking at the East Columbia Branch 

Yes! Drop off your coat inside the library on your left as you enter. 

There are no paper tickets. Please check in at the registration desk when you arrive. Our team will check your name on the guest list.

Yes! On-site ticket sales will be available.

Food by Zeffert & Gold 

Appetizer Stations 

• Domestic cheeses 
• Fresh fruit 
• Seasonal veggies with dressing 
• Mezze trio of hummus, babaganouch and spicy feta 
• served with crackers, crostini, and pita 

Passed appetizers 

• Vegan Banh Mi 
• Pork belly burnt end brochettes 
• Mini shrimp tacos 
• Old Bay crostini with Maryland crab 

Entree stations 

• POP THE QUESTION: Marry Me Chicken with sundried tomato, parmesan cheese, basil, and cream (gf). Served with pasta. 
• VEG OUT STEW: Chickpeas with coconut, turmeric, ginger, kale (gf). Pita served on the side. (vegan) 

• MEAT ME IN THE STACKS: Layered pit beef, fingerling potatoes, tiger sauce, and red onions (gf) 

Desserts 

• Assorted pie shooters, including cherry crumble, chocolate, Berger cookie, Heath bar 
• Ice cream from Taharka Bros. (vegan included) 

The Wine Bin is serving local craft beer and fun cocktails, and Sobar is serving a sophisticated nonalcoholic beverage. We’ll also have water, seltzer, and sodas. 

We are raising funds for Battle of the Books at Merriweather Post Pavillion. Please help us reach our goal with on-site donations and celebrity cut-out auction.  

• Lyft or Uber 
• Columbia Cab at 410.740.9092 
• Howard County Taxi at 410.983.3999