The James V Brown Library Presents:
The Author Gala
Best-selling author Marie Benedict is the featured speaker for the Library’s 20th Author Gala at the Community Arts Center on October 12, 2023.
Tickets start at $30 and $45 and will be available starting July 13 at the CAC box office: www.caclive.com or 570-326-2424. To receive a link to watch the livestream for a $25 fee, contact Dana at 570-327-2957.
This exciting event is the library’s main fundraiser each year. Typically held in the fall, the Gala is an evening full of fun and laughter for a good cause – your public library! The Gala funds support the library’s mission of being the place to go to learn, connect and grow, and help the library offer programming for all ages.
Have an idea for an upcoming Author?
Featured Authors
2023 – Marie Benedict
2022 – Elin Hilderbrand
2021 – David Baldacci
2020 – (No gala due to Covid)
2019 – Lisa See
2018 – Dennis Lehane
2017 – Louise Penny
2016 – Chris Bohjalian
2015 – Ruth Reichl
2014 – Jennifer Weiner
2013 – Lisa Scottoline
2012 – Adriana Trigiani
2011 – Snigda Prakash
2010 – Michael Buckley
2009 – Toni Murden McClure
2008 – Marisa de Los Santos
2007 – Jon and Jona Van Zyle
2006 – (No gala, capital campaign year)
2005 – Adriana Trigiani
2004 – Kathy Reichs
2003 – F. Paul Wilson
2002 – Robert Smith
Tickets are required for this event and may be purchased by calling the library at 570-326-0536.
2022 Author Gala Sponsors
Speaker sponsor
Friends of the James V. Brown Library
VIP reception sponsor
Marshall D. Welch III and Family
Centerpiece sponsors
135 Flats – Trisha Gibbons Marty
Stephanie T. Calder
Jane Darrow
Jersey Shore State Bank
Pennsylvania College of Technology
UPMC
Wegmans Food Market, Inc.
Dessert sponsors
Martha Gandy
Annmarie Phillips
Patron Sponsors
Donna Biehl
Thomas and Laurie Burkholder
Brette and Dave Confair
John M. and Linda D. Confer
Marlin R. and Brenda L. Cromley
Gephart Moyer Financial Advisors
Gloria and Charles Greevy III
International Development Corporation
Barbara S. McGary
Rick and Sara Mirabito
Dean and Ann Muller
Margaret and John F. Piper Jr.
Staiman Recycling Corporation
Book sponsors
Alexander Family Dealerships
Karen Blaschak
Donna Bastian
Ina McCormick
Susquehanna Law Group, Inc.
2022 Author Gala Gifts in Kind
Stefanie Allison
Daniel Alters
American Rescue Workers
Backhouse Cafe
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Bonner Sports, Inc.
Dana Brigandi
Laurie Burkholder
Stephanie Calder
Kristin Caringi
Nick Caringi
Central PA Tennis Center
David Coates
Community Arts Center
Brenda Cromley
Equinox
Rikki Feerrar
Deanna Gephart
Gold Leaf Frame Shoppe, LLC
Gloria Greevy
Gustonian Gifts
Healthy Touch Day Spa and Salon
Janet Hurlbert
Kitchen Repose
Carol Lady
Lewisburg Children’s Museum
Long Lane Farm Flowers
Longwood Gardens
Paul Mach
Jamie Mahoney
Rick Mahonski
Richard Matukonis
Crissy McGinness
Beth Moser
Museum of the American Revolution
Patinaz
LouisePenny
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Annmarie Phillips
Preservation Williamsport
Purity Candy Company
Melissa Rackish
Stephanie Radulski
Salon Simone
Andrea Sapiente
Sheetz
Melissa Starkey
Susquehanna Gallery & Frame Shoppe
Tag’s Family-Style Take Out
Texas Roadhouse
The Hideaway Facial Studio
The Sawhorse Cafe
Kaylora Thompson
Tony’s Delicatessen & Fresh Meats
Tröegs Independent Brewing
Ultimate Express Car Wash & Pet Wash
Whitesel Stained Glass
Whitnie Rae Photography
Karol Wight
Wildberry Studios
Lois Williams
Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Wininger
Jeanne Yaggi
YWCA Northcentral PA
2022 Author Gala Committee
Stephanie Calder, chair
Brette Confair
Brenda Cromley
Jeri Demel
Gloria Greevy
Dennis Keith
Diane Pelesh
Annmarie Phillips
Melissa Rackish
Stephanie Radulski
Ruth Rees
Tricia Shipman
Melissa Starkey
2022 Author Gala Auction Winners
Online Auction Winners
| Rick Mahonski Gold Pendant | Angela Wilson |
| Stay at Club Wyndham West Winds at Myrtle Beach | Diane Pelesh |
| Birch Cottage Keuka Lakeside Weekend Vacation | Becky Fought |
| iPad | James Redka |
| Kayaking Starter Kit | Linda Confer |
| “Night on the Town” package | Marisa Rau |
| Custom Quilt handmade by Janet Hurlbert | Linda Morris |
| Beth Moser Beaded necklace | Sue Kelley |
| Pamper Yourself Package | Christine Kavanagh |
| Book Club Lunch | Barbara Wascher |
| Baby books and learning activities basket | Christine Kavanagh |
| Early-Childhood Book Basket | Annmarie Phillips |
| Tween Game and Book Basket | Maria Casale |
| Winter Book Basket | Sue Fulton |
| Dine on us package | Lois Williams |
| “Winter’s Brilliance” print by Ken Hunter | Brette Confair |
| Custom hand-blown glass pumpkin | Carol Lady |
| Autographed baseball from Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera | Rebecca Charles |
| Kitchen Repose Gift Card | Barbara Wascher |
| Treat Yourself Package | Lisa Knauff |
| Lottery Tree | Diane Pelesh |
| Picnic on the Beach package | Gus Mckelvey |
| Journal making class by Stone Root Studio for 4 | Stephanie Radulski |
| Fine Freshwater Pearl Sterling necklace | Annmarie Phillips |
| Chef Paul Mach wine/beer tasting at home | Barbara Wascher |
| Private Yoga Party for 6 | Nicole Nardi |
| Art Buzz Kids birthday party for 8 | Maria Casale |
| Vera Bradley Grand Tote in Plum Pansies pattern | Sue Fulton |
| Coach handbag and matching wallet | Barbara Wascher |
| 2023 Flower CSA Membership | Jennifer Wilson |
| Itty Bitty Blazes All-Natural Soy Candle Subscription | Renee Carey |
| Wildberry Studios Private Class for 12 | Brette Confair |
| Victorian Christmas tickets | Lois Williams |
| Sunflower Art Mosaic | Gail Kulp |
| Tour of Philadelphia Package | Robin Borick |
| Trip to Corning Museum of Glass | Lois Williams |
| Hit the Green package | Sue Kelley |
| Tennis Package | Stacey Butterfield |
| Miche classic purse | Paul Starkey |
| Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble ticket | James Redka |
| Whitesel Stained Glass | Alan Wyland |
| Family Photography Package | Sarah Brown |
| Family Photography Package | Tracey Amey |
| Tröegs Brewery Tour | Debi Burch |
| Tröegs Brewery Tour | Lori Tempesco |
| Louise Penny signed books – Lot #1 | Faye Kreger |
| Louise Penny signed books – Lot #2 | Gayle Peters-Coates |
| Louise Penny signed books – Lot #3 | Paul Starkey |
| Artwork from Susquehanna Print and Frame Shoppe | Faye Kreger |
| Ultimate Express Car Wash Package | Michael Richards |
Ticket Auction Winners
| Backhouse Café | Lisa Novotny |
| Glenn Wininger painting | Allison Staiman |
| Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Lisa Novotny |
| Patinaz Sterling necklace | Suzy Foresman |
| Book Basket | Stephanie Calder |
| Vera Bradley purse | Erla Mae Frederick |
| Chocolate turkey from Purity | Christine Kavanaugh |
| Dooney and Burke purse | Lori Tempesco |
| Kindle | Stephanie Calder |
| Door prize – Breast cancer | Lisa Rees |