To the Editor:

On Friday, September 29, more than 300 members of the community joined the Friends of the Princeton Public Library for “Beyond Words,” the Friends’ annual benefit to support the library. The evening began at Richardson Auditorium with a stimulating talk by Pulitzer Prize winning author Jeffrey Eugenides, followed by a cocktail reception, a silent auction and dinner at the library.

The Friends wish to acknowledge our sponsors, guests, donors, benefit committee and volunteers, whose generosity and hard work helped the Friends raise more than $120,000 for the Princeton Public Library. These funds will be used to purchase books, DVDs, e-books and music, enhance staff development and support the many free programs the library offers.

In particular, we’d like to thank Jeffrey Eugenides, as well as our presenting sponsor, The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors and our platinum sponsor, Glenmede. We are also grateful to gold sponsors, Howe Insurance Group, Inc. and Princeton University, bronze sponsor, Princeton University Press, and our corporate supporters, Princeton Black Squirrel and Stark & Stark. By supporting the Friends and the Princeton Public Library, they have done tremendous good for the entire community.

Ellen Pitts and Wendy Evans

Event Co-Chairs