Contacts: 
Missy Good, 904-553-5301 or Lisa Page, 904-514-9273, Gala Chairs
Maggie Hightower, Executive Director, 904-525-6591, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tickets Now Available for Ex Libris Gala Volume V: Lights Over London
Fifth Annual Event Benefits the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation

JACKSONVILLE , Fla. (Jan. 11, 2010) – The Jacksonville Public Library Foundation, in partnership with Bank of America, invites guests to attend the Ex Libris Gala on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m.  The theme for this year’s fundraising affair will be Lights Over London as the Main Library will be transformed into a British manor.

The Ex Libris Gala takes place the evening prior to the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation’s 15^th annual Much Ado About Books festival with events featuring well-known authors such as Mary Kay Andrews, Donna Deegan, Chris Bohjalian, Andrew Gross and others. Many participating authors will be in attendance during the Ex Libris Gala offering guests the opportunity to mingle with these literary icons.

In addition to the partnership with Bank of America, Premier Beverage and Swisher International, Inc. will serve as sponsors to the 2010 Ex Libris Gala.

Tickets to the Ex Libris Gala begin at $300 per couple and $150 for young professional couples aged 35 and under to $5,000 for the Royal Court package.  Proceeds benefit the Jacksonville Public Library system, through the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation. 

Reservations for the Gala can be made online at www.muchadoaboutbooks.com.  Additionally, information about the event and Much Ado About Books can also be found on the site.

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About the Ex Libris Gala

The Ex Libris Gala premiered in January 2006 as the opening for the new Jacksonville Main Library.  The Gala has become a signature event for the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation held annually in the Main Library to provide funding critical library materials and programs.

About Much Ado About Books

In its 15^th year, Much Ado About Books is Jacksonville ’s largest literary event, bringing national, regional and local authors together with book lovers and raising funds for the Jacksonville Public Library. The program supports reading for all community members regardless of age and highlights local resources supporting the City of Jacksonville ’s literacy initiative.

About the Jacksonville Public Library

The Jacksonville Public Library is a large library system, consisting of a 300,000 sq. ft. Main Library and 20 regional, community and neighborhood branch libraries. The organization also serves the needs of the community with Talking Books Library for Disabled Customers and an active adult literacy program.   The Library directly serves residents and employees of Duval County both within the Jacksonville city limits and the Beaches and Baldwin communities. Residents of neighboring Baker, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties are also able to partake of the services provided by the Library.  The Library’s mission is to connect people with ideas that enlighten, encourage, inspire, enrich and delight.