Author, commentator and New York Magazine writer-at-large Frank Rich will be the guest speaker at “Beyond Words: An Evening to Benefit Princeton Public Library,” which will take place Saturday, September 26, at Nassau Presbyterian Church, the library and Hinds Plaza. Organized by The Friends of the Princeton Public Library, the benefit is one of the largest fundraising events on the library’s calendar. Proceeds provide books and other materials, public programming, community outreach and more.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the church with a talk by Mr. Rich, who will speak about the intersection of art and politics. His books include Hot Seat — Theater Criticism for The New York Times, 1980–1993 (1998); Ghost Light — A Memoir (2000); and The Greatest Story Ever Sold — The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina (2006).
“We are delighted that Frank Rich is joining us as the featured speaker for this year’s Beyond Words gala,” said library Executive Director Leslie Burger. “So many of us have long enjoyed his political and cultural commentary – both in The New York Times and now in New York Magazine. We look forward to the insight he will share as our speaker and to all of the other events the Friends have planned as part of this wonderful evening.”
Following the talk, the gala will continue with dinner and dancing on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting, or in the library. Dinner will be catered by Terra Momo Restaurant Group and served family style “in celebration of all the ways the library brings the greater Princeton community together,” said Ms. Burger.
Also part of the event will be silent and live auctions featuring intimate dinners in local homes with talks by acclaimed authors; distinctive events, performances and tours in Princeton and New York; and many other special items.
“We are very grateful to The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors for being our presenting sponsor again this year, to our caterers Terra Momo for their generous contribution toward what will surely be a wonderful dinner, and to all of our corporate sponsors,” said Dana Molina, benefit chair. “Individual, corporate and volunteer support is what makes Beyond Words possible.”
Longtime library supporters Margaret Griffin and Scott Sillars are honorary chairs of Beyond Words this year.
Tickets may be purchased online at princetonlibrary.org/friends/Benefit.