You’re Invited to Celebrate 60 Years of Groovin’ at the Grundy Library!
The Grundy Library invites you to celebrate 60 years of service to our community at an unforgettable gala evening featuring bestselling author Jo Piazza, a special exhibition on the history of the Grundy Library, the premiere of a short film on the history of libraries in Bristol Borough, along with food, fun, and dancing!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Grundy Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol
6:15pm
Cocktail Attire or, if you feel adventurous, dress in your best 60s fashion!
Join us as we celebrate six decades of learning, connection, and community!
Since 1966, Grundy Library has fostered lifelong learning in a welcoming environment. Today, our mission continues to open doors, inspire minds, and connect our community. Proceeds support Grundy Library’s children, teen, and adult programs, which bring people together to learn, grow, and engage with one another.
A big thank you to Marquis Construction Services, Inc. for being a Paperback Writer Sponsor of this event!
What to Expect
- Remarks by Jo Piazza
- Reminisce about this history of the Grundy Library
- VIP Cocktail reception for Paperback Writer, The Outsiders, & Bewitched Sponsors
- Special documentary screening
- 60s-themed Decor
- Dinner and celebration
- Photo booth open throughout the evening
- Dancing
Evening Schedule
- 5:45pm –VIP Reception begins for Paperback Writer, The Outsiders, & Bewitched Sponsors
- 6:15pm – Check-in for Tie Dye Sponsors and Motown Ticket Holders
- 7pm – Dinner & Program
- 8:45pm – Dancing
- 10pm – Farewell
Get your ticket today! Seating is limited, so don’t wait!
Sponsorship & Individual Tickets Details
- Eight Gala Tickets with Premium Seating
- Eight Invitations to the VIP Reception with Best-selling Author Jo Piazza
- Special Acknowledgement from the Podium during the Gala
- Full-page ad in the Gala Program
- Recognition on Gala Signage (digital and printed), Step-and-Repeat, Website, and Social Media
- Spotlight Social Media Post
- A copy of Jo Piazza’s new book, The Parisian Heist
- Recognition on Gala Invitations (if sponsorship confirmed by publication deadline)
The Outsiders Sponsor $2,500
- Six Gala Tickets with Priority Seating
- Six Invitations to the VIP Reception with Best-selling Author Jo Piazza
- Special Acknowledgement from the Podium during the Gala
- Half page ad in the Gala Program
- A copy of Jo Piazza’s new book, The Parisian Heist
- Recognition on Gala Signage (digital and print), Step-and-Repeat, Website, and Social Media
Bewitched Sponsor $1,000
- Four Gala Tickets
- Four Invitations to the VIP Reception with Best-selling Author Jo Piazza
- Recognition on Gala Signage (digital and printed), Website, and Social Media
- Quarter page ad in the Gala Program
Tie Dye Sponsor $500
- Two Gala Tickets
- Recognition on Gala Signage (digital and print), Website, and Social Media
Motown Early Bird Ticket $100
- Individual Ticket
- Purchase your Motown Ticket today before the price increases on August 26th
About Jo Piazza
Jo is the national and international bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance, Everyone is Lying to You, We Are Not Like Them, You Were Always Mine, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, The Knockoff and How to Be Married.
Her work has been published in ten languages in twelve countries and four of her books have been optioned for film and television. Jo’s podcasts have garnered more than twenty-five million downloads and regularly top podcast charts.
An editor, columnist and travel writer, her work has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York magazine, Marie Claire, Glamour and many other publications.
Her latest book, The Parisian Heist, came out in July this year. She lives in Philly with her husband, Nick Aster and three feral children.
For more 60th Anniversary programs, visit our blog post here!
