The 19th Annual Harford County Public Library Gala, SpyBall: Secrets in the Stacks will take place Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Abingdon Library. The theme celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Ian Flemming’s James Bond novels. In the spirit of the suave and sophisticated 007, the SpyBall will transport guests to a glamorous world of mystery and intrigue featuring mouthwatering cuisine and an imaginative drink menu by Evolved Catering and Events aka The Local, high energy musical entertainment by the Klassix, a mock casino, a jewelry raffle by Saxon’s Diamond Centers, an escape room and other entertaining surprises to delight you and your guests. In addition, the SpyBall will feature an astounding silent auction with sensational packages just in time for the holiday season.

 The Annual Gala is Harford County Public Library’s largest fundraiser and critical to efforts to provide resources, services, and programs to all citizens of Harford County including early literacy programs, STEM resources, internet and information access, and much, much more. Your support is more important than ever as the Library’s two outreach vehicles and the Bel Air, Edgewood, Aberdeen and Joppa Libraries require much needed refurbishments.

 We would be honored if you would consider partnering with us this year as a  contributor to our silent auction. Silent Auction Donor opportunities offer outstanding return on investment and recognition at the Gala, online, and in eblasts and social media posts.

If you would like to contribute to the silent auction but are not sure what to contribute, our creative and enthusiastic Gala Team would be thrilled to brainstorm with you to develop an exciting sponsorship or sought-after auction package that will help promote your business to our Gala guests. Further our multi-media sponsor recognition packages reach the Library’s 192,000 registered borrowers and millions of website visitors annually. (That figure represents 73% of

Harford County’s total population, AND a very engaged audience, as our Library card holders check out items on average 11 times a year circulating more than 4 million items!)

 The SpyBall is expected to attract a sold-out crowd of over 650 attendees. The event sells-out quickly, so please contact us today to confirm your sponsorship or donation.

 The HCPL Foundation is a tax-exempt organization (ID#23-2987712). All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and all Gala proceeds are reinvested into Library capital projects, programs, services, and resources.  You will receive a formal acknowledgement, after the event, recognizing your gift for tax purposes. All pledges must be received by Friday, September 29th to ensure maximum publicity and recognition. Auction items may be mailed to the HCPL Foundation office or, if pick up is necessary, please contact Courtney Tramontana, Foundation Specialist at (410) 273-5600 ext 6514.