2007 Gala Photos

Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Central Library for Brooklyn Public Library's Annual Gala.

Once a year, supporters of the library gather to celebrate this great institution and honor some of Brooklyn, and New York City's, most noteworthy leaders.

This year, it is our privilege to honor Russell Simmons, Chairman & CEO, Rush Communications and Lucille C. Thomas, Trustee & Immediate Past Chair, Brooklyn Public Library and Andrea Davis-Pinkney & Brian Pinkney, award-winning husband and wife author/artist team. We are delighted to welcome Soledad O'Brien, Anchor & Correspondent at CNN, as the Master of Ceremonies.

12th Annual Brooklyn Public Library Gala
6:00PM, Cocktails
7:30PM, Dinner and Live Auction

Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY

Gala Attire

New at this year's celebration, BPL's Brooklyn Vanguard - our up and coming young donor group - will be hosting an exclusive Gala After Party with top-notch DJs, cocktails and dancing to encourage the next generation of library supporters to become active members of BPL's growing family.

Brooklyn Vanguard
9:00PM, Cocktails & Dancing
Location:Central Library, Dweck Center
10 Grand Army Plaza

Co-Chairs
Anthony Crowell, Vice Chair & Trustee, Brooklyn Public Library
Danny Simmons, Trustee, Brooklyn Public Library

Honorees
Russell Simmons, Chairman & CEO, Rush Communications
Lucille C. Thomas, Trustee & Immediate Past Chair, Brooklyn Public Library
Andrea Davis-Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, Award-Winning husband and wife author/artist team

Master of Ceremonies
Soledad O'Brien, Anchor & Correspondent, CNN

Auctioneer
Marsha Malinowski, Sotheby's

2008 Sponsors
Lead
Citigroup
Janet and David Offensend
Xerox Corporation

Benefactor
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
Miriam Katowitz & Arthur Radin

Contributor
Sheila Scharfman
Marianna Koval, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy

Tickets for the 2008 Gala begin at $500 per person and tickets to the Gala After Party are $100 in advance. For more information, please contact , Manager, Special Events & Donor Relations at 718-230-2465.