Literary Feast Is Postponed Until Spring 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward Public Library Foundation has announced the postponement of its annual fundraising event, Literary Feast, until Saturday, April 9, 2022. Originally scheduled for October 16, 2021, the event is postponed because of the recent increase in both COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations within Florida.
"We are concerned for the health and safety of our authors, guests, and dinner hosts," said Broward Public Library Foundation Executive Director Dorothy Klein. "By waiting six months, we are hopeful that everyone can fully enjoy the weekend of book-and-author events."
In the spring, more than 300 attendees are expected to attend the 34th annual Literary Feast, which will feature 12-14 nationally known authors. The Welcome Reception will be held in the Commodore Ballroom of Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., followed by dinners hosted privately in the Fort Lauderdale area. The Presenting Sponsor is the Helen Ingham Foundation and the Welcome Reception sponsor is JM Family Enterprises.
The Library Foundation has also postponed its popular panel discussion, LitLIVE!, until Friday, April 8, 2022 at participating Barnes & Noble locations. This event will be open to the public and books will be sold and signed following the discussion.
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About Literary Feast
Established in 1988, Literary Feast has raised more than $4 million in support of Broward County Library literacy programs and services that enrich the entire community. Selected sponsorships are still available.
About the Broward Public Library Foundation and Broward County Library
Founded in 1982, the nonprofit Broward Public Library Foundation raises private dollars for the Broward County Library system, which is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Countless others access a wealth of free resources using digital e-technology. Through the generosity of its donors, the Broward Public Library Foundation is able to underwrite numerous programs and events that complement those already funded by Broward County tax dollars, such as SAT/ACT prep classes for high school students, the Summer Learning Program and the annual Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays program for preschool children.
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