Listen to one of the most popular debut authors from the comfort and safety of your own home. Julia Phillips, National Book Award finalist for her novel Disappearing Earth, will speak on Monday, May 4, at a virtual happy hour brought to you by the Broward Public Library Foundation. Gail Bulfin, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance's Vice President, Membership Development, will moderate the discussion. The virtual happy hour will start promptly at 6:00 pm and last 45 minutes. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions that the author will answer during the last 15 minutes.
Phillips, originally scheduled to be a Literary Feast featured author, unfortunately cannot attend the new Literary Feast date, Saturday, September 12. "We hope you'll sit back and relax with a happy hour cocktail and enjoy listening to this amazing author," says Library Foundation Executive Director Dorothy Klein. "Think of this as a taste of what's to come at A Night of Literary Feasts this fall."
Registration, which is limited to 100 people, is $25. Visit bplfoundation.org/julia-phillips-virtual to RSVP now. Dollars raised will benefit expanded programming at Broward County Library when it reopens to the public. Once registered, guests will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to the event. An internet connection is required to join. To stay up-to-date on all events, join the Foundation’s mailing list at bplfoundation.org/contact-us.
About Literary Feast
The “Feast” was established in 1988 to raise funds to support public library programs. This vital community event has raised more than $4 million since its inception, with a mission of supporting Broward County Library literacy programs and services that enrich the entire community. Select 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.
