Thank you for supporting our 19th annual ball & library fundraiser

Thank you to all who donated and attended the 19th annual Book Lovers Ball on Oct. 6, 2023 at the Inns of Aurora. The evening was a fabulous show of community support.  

All funds raised benefit the Aurora Free Library, including building upkeep and community programs. More details on fundraising coming soon!

The festivities continue with our annual Author’s Talk. Join Tom Wilber, author of “Vanishing Point” at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Morgan Opera House in Aurora, NY. Books will be available for purchase and signing. The event is free and open to the public.

Silent auction seeks donated items, services

We are seeking donated items for our annual silent auction to benefit the Aurora Free Library. The auction takes place Oct. 6 at the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa, during the Book Lovers Ball.

The silent auction boasts something for everyone - original art, handmade goods, collectables, local items, gift certificates, experiences, dining, overnight stays, and much more! We will gratefully pick up donated goods and can create gift certificates, as needed.

Reach out to us at aurorabookloversball@gmail.com, or (518) 339-0541.

Limited number of ball tickets left - act quick!

Our online ticket sales system is back in operation! (Sorry for the inconvenience, but we are up and running again!) Tickets are going fast - we have a limited number not yet spoken for!

Order tickets online: https://www.bookloversball.com

(Please include seating requests and dietary concerns.)

Or, send a check made out to "Aurora Free Library" at PO Box 85, Aurora, NY 13026.Include contact information, seating requests, and dietary concerns.

Questions?: Message us here on Faceback, or reach out by email: aurorabookloversball@gmail.com, or phone: (518) 339-0541

Early Bird ticket pricing runs through Sept. 4, 2023

Don't drop the ball!

Early bird ticket pricing ends Sept. 4, 2023. Reserve your spot at a fabulous evening for a fabulous cause. Dinner by the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa, Finger Lakes wine and beer, live music by The Destination, silent auction - all to benefit the Aurora Free Library.

Buy tickets online, or send check made out to "Aurora Free Library" to PO Box 85, Aurora, NY 13026. Indicate seating requests and meal concerns when you buy your ticket. (If sending in check, please include contact name and information.)

BUY ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../19th-annual-book-lovers...

Book Lovers Ball Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets are on sale now for the 19th annual Book Lovers Ball.  This fabulous event raises funds for the Aurora Free Library and begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Aurora Inn in Aurora, NY.

 

Early bird ticket pricing, $100 per ticket, runs through mid-August.

 

The event includes dinner by the chefs of the Aurora Inn, Finger Lakes wine and beer, and dancing to Central New York favorite live act, The Destination. A silent auction for all tastes and budgets features handmade goods, overnight stays, and much more.

 

All funds raised benefit the Aurora Free Library. This year, the ball committee hopes to help the library tackle several long-needed capital projects, including repairs to the roof, front steps, and side door. Funds will also go towards installing air conditioning to the Morgan Opera House, located on the library’s second story, to allow use during hot summer months.

 

The Book Lovers Ball is organized by volunteers to raise funds for the library. After early bird pricing, ticket costs will raise to $120 each.

 

Tickets can be purchased online at this website.

Tickets can also be reserved by check made out to “Aurora Free Library.”  Please provide contact information and seating requests.  Mail checks to Aurora Book Lovers Ball,  C/0 Aurora Free Library, PO Box 85, Aurora, NY 13026.

For questions:

Email: aurorabookloversball@gmail.com

Phone: (518) 339-0541

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save the Date: 19th Annual Book Lovers Ball slated for Oct. 6

The 19th annual Book Lovers Ball returns Oct. 6 at the Aurora Inn. Mark your calendars for a fabulous evening to benefit the Aurora Free Library, including dinner by the Inn, dancing to the music of Central New York’s favorite rock band, The Destination, and a silent auction to please all tastes and budgets.

The ball raised over $27,000 in 2022.

This year, we hope to help the library tackle several long-needed capital projects, including repairs to the roof, front steps, and side door. An exciting undertaking will be installing air conditioning to the Morgan Opera House, located on the library’s second story, to allow use during those hot summer months!

We’re excited to announce that the 19th annual Book Lovers Ball will take place on Oct. 6, 2023. Tickets go on sale this summer. More details about the event to come. Stay tuned!

Online "Sneak Peek" Auction Runs Through Oct. 6

Online "Sneak Peek" Auction Runs Through Oct. 6

Can’t make it to the ball? Want a sneak peek of the auction? We’ve posted a few of the auction items online at Buy It Now prices - available now.

Our annual Book Lovers Ball returns (in person) on Oct. 7, 2022 at the Inns of Aurora. Dinner, dancing to The Destination, and silent auction to benefit the Aurora Free Library.

Both the online and in-person auction feature a diverse range of items to meet different tastes and budgets. Shop for handmade items by local artisans, MacKenzie-Childs’ iconic home decor, lakeside cottage stays, boat rentals, and much more. The online auction runs until sold out or Oct. 6, 2022.

Visit the sale: https://www.bookloversball.com/new-products-1

All funds raised benefit the library, including building upkeep and community programs.

Ticket sales suspended - join our waiting list!

Ticket sales suspended - join our waiting list!

At this time, our 2022 Book Lovers Ball tickets are sold out! Add your name to our waiting list by emailing aurorabookloversball@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!

Raffle: Two tickets to Book Lovers Ball could be yours!

Feeling lucky?

The Book Lovers Ball committee is raffling two tickets to our annual fundraiser Ball!

Raffle tickets are $5 each and available at the Aurora Free Library through Sept. 26th.

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Book Lovers Ball celebrates AuroraFest on Aug. 27, 2022: parade, raffle and more

Look for the Book Lovers Ball in the AuroraFest parade at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 through Aurora, NY.

You'll see the Aurora Free Library and other favorite locals in the parade. Then, follow the festivities to the Wells College AA Field for games, live music, food, and vendors.

Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the Book Lovers Ball!

We'll be selling raffle tickets for $5 each. One lucky winner will goes home with two tickets to the ball. Set for Oct. 7 at the Aurora Inn, the annual Book Lovers Bal features dinner, local wine and beer, dancing to The Destination, and a silent auction to benefit the Aurora Free Library. The event overlooks beautiful Cayuga Lake.

Raffle tickets will be sold from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Wells College AA Field, part of AuroraFest.

All proceeds from the raffle and the Book Lovers Ball benefit the Aurora Free Library.

Don't miss the fun!

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EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW- Book Lovers Ball set for Oct. 7, 2022 at Aurora Inn

The 18th annual Book Lovers' Ball will return to in-person festivities and fundraising. The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the Aurora Inn in Aurora, NY.

All funds raised by this gala event support the operations of the Aurora Free Library.

The evening includes dinner prepared by the chefs of the Aurora Inn, paired with Finger Lakes wines and beers by Aurora Ale & Lager. A lavish silent auction boasts items for every taste and budget. You’ll move your feet, and your whole body, to the infectious sounds of the local dance band The Destination. 

Early bird pricing of $80 per person runs until Sept. 11. After that date, ticket price is $90. Tickets may be purchased online at this website, or by sending a check made payable to “Aurora Free Library” at PO Box 85, Aurora, NY 13026. If you would like to be seated with someone, please include that information with payment.

Questions can be directed to Robin Driskel at UKRAD@aol.com or call (518)-339-0541.

SAVE THE DATE - Book Lovers Ball set for Oct. 7 at Aurora Inn

SAVE THE DATE!

Our annual Book Lovers Ball returns - in person - on Oct. 7, 2022 at the Inns of Aurora.

Join us for an evening of dinner, dancing to The Destination, and silent auction to benefit the Aurora Free Library. Tickets on sale soon. See you there! Spread the word!


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Thank You, Sponsors: 2021 Sponsors Supported Renovations, Library Programs

The pandemic may have shelved our in-person ball in 2021, but it didn't stop the amazing generosity of this community! We want to say thank you to all who sponsored, donated, and shopped through our online fundraising efforts in 2021.

Fundraising helped pay for maintenance and capital projects at the historic building, as well as expand the library’s community program options, including:
-Remodeling a former jail (!) in the library basement into a space for teen programs, gaming, and community meetings
-Replaced deteriorated wood floors
-Repainted first floor
-Restored historic front doors

The upgrades will continue in 2022:
-Waterproofing the stone foundation
-Repairing tile roof
-To improve patron access, the library is exploring the use of outside lockers for patron pickup of reserved materials

2021 Sponsors, $3,000 Level

EMT Metals

2021 Sponsors, $2,000 Level

Cayuga Lake National Bank

Triad Foundation

2021 Sponsors, $1,000 Level:

John and Marie Dentes

True Insurance

2021 Sponsors, $750 Level:

George and Gloria Peter Family

2021 Sponsors, $500 Level:

Ed and Christine Brennan

In Memory of Robert Cerza, by Donna Cerza

Generations Bank

Marcy Grundner

Melissa and Michelle Miller

Roto Salt

David and Maureen Zeibarth

2021 Sponsors, $250 Level:

Aurora Dental Lab

Mark Bachman, CPA

Gail A Donovan

Tompkins Community Bank

Thank you, Angels: Angel Donors in 2021

The pandemic may have shelved our in-person ball in 2021, but it didn't stop the amazing generosity of this community! We want to say thank you to all who sponsored, donated, and shopped through our online fundraising efforts in 2021.

Fundraising helped pay for maintenance and capital projects at the historic building, as well as expand the library’s community program options, including:

-Remodeling a former jail (!) in the library basement into a space for teen programs, gaming, and community meetings

-Replaced deteriorated wood floors

-Repainted first floor

-Restored historic front doors

The upgrades will continue in 2022:

-Waterproofing the stone foundation

-Repairing tile roof

-To improve patron access, the library is exploring the use of outside lockers for patron pickup of reserved materials

Angel Donors, $200:

Sue Haag and Tim Holbrook

Angel Donors, $150:

Willis and Sandra Wendler

Angel Donors, $100:

Laura Barnhill

Linda and David Brisson

Barbara and David Chubb

Cheryl Cieri

Gayle and Dale Flinn

Ed and Judy Hartz

Richard Holl

Julianna Karr

John and Frances Kissel

CJ Koepp

Carin Kopp

Michael Kotilikoff and Carolyn McDaniel

Lori and John Kupiec

Joe Long

In Honor of Elaine Meyers, by Judith Pratt

Milene Morfei

Pat and Anne Reilly

Sandra Ripoc

Doug Wood, LLC

Kathy Wray

Angel Donors, $50:

Janet Heslop

Zelda Wood

Thank You to 2021 Silent Auction Donors

Have you checked out (see what we did there?) the improvements at the Aurora Free Library? The pandemic may have shelved our in-person ball in 2021, but it didn't stop the amazing generosity of this community!

We want to say thank you to all who sponsored, donated, and shopped through our online fundraising efforts in 2021. More than 60 businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals donated items and services to our online, buy-it-now auction.

Fundraising helped pay for maintenance and capital projects at the historic building, as well as expand the library’s community program options, including:
-Remodeling a former jail (!) in the library basement into a space for teen programs, gaming, and community meetings
-Replaced deteriorated wood floors
-Repainted first floor
-Restored historic front doors

The upgrades will continue in 2022:
-Waterproofing the stone foundation
-Repairing tile roof
-To improve patron access, the library is exploring the use of outside lockers for patron pickup of reserved materials

Auction Donors

Alex Torea

Auburn Leathercrafters

Aurora Brewing Co

Aurora Shoe Co

Bill Roberts

Bianconi Boat Tours

Brian & Kelly Brown

Cafe 19

Cathy & Mike Sheils

Cayuga Pumpkin Barn & Staehr Family Farm

Charlie Myers

Claire R. Morehouse

Cream at the Top

CV Design

Dickman Farms Greenhouse

Donna Cerza

Doug’s Fish Fry

Dugan’s Country Grill

Ellen Wickstrom/The Perfect Lampshade

Enhanced Health

F. Olivers

Finger Lakes Adventure Gear

Fran Rosenkrans

Gillespie Chevrolet

Ginger Johnson

Golf Guru MaryLou Colemen

Heart & Hands Winery

Inns of Aurora

Ithaca Sciencenter

Jane Morgan’s Little House

Jason Pizzeria

Jeff Blum

Joe & Kathy DeForrest

John & Marie Dentes

John Simolo/Old Crow Pottery

John Wedler

Judith Jordan

Julie Schneider Orman

Kara Bugis

Kathy Jordan

Kay Burkett

King Ferry Corner Store

Lisa’s Dream Salon

Long Point Winery

MacKenzie-Childs

MOST

Pam Baxter

Patricia Martin Holdridge

REV Theater Co

Robin Driskell

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Seward House

Sloane Bailey

Smiley’s Florist

Target #1508

Trader Rose

Trelevan King Ferry Winery

Union Springs Supermarket

Vintage Lighting

Wells College Center for Sustainability

Wells College Golf Course

Robert Warren

Quilt raffled, fundraising efforts benefit Aurora Free library

Quilt raffled, fundraising efforts benefit Aurora Free library

Congratulations to Katrina Overton, the lucky winner of the Quilt Raffle, held during the Christmas in Aurora event on Dec. 4, 2021.

Thank you to many for the donations, sponsorships and support of our fundraising efforts in 2021. We raised some funds for the Aurora Free Library (amount to be announced soon). Our community came through, despite the challenges of not being able to hold an in-person dinner-dance.

We are hopeful for a healthy 2022 that allows us to return to in-person events.

Donations and sponsorships of the library can be made year round through this website. All funds raised benefit the library, including building upkeep and community programming.

Thank you for your support!

Quilt raffle benefits library; tickets available through December 2021

Quilt raffle benefits library; tickets available through December 2021

A quilt raffle to benefit the Aurora Free Library runs through December 2021. For $10 a ticket, enter for a chance to win a beautiful, handmade “sampler pattern” quilt by local artist Pam Baxter. Tickets can be purchases at the library’s temporary location at the United Ministry of Aurora Church, 337 Main St., Aurora, NY; library hours are 4-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Donations and sponsorships of the library can be made year round through this website. All funds raised benefit the library, including building upkeep and community programming.

Thank you for your support!

Online sales continues through Oct. 15, 2021

Our online auction to benefit the Aurora Free Library runs through Oct. 15, 2021. Shop for unique, handmade items from local artisans, gift certificates for dining and boating, overnight stays, and much more! Donations and sponsorships can be made through this website, too. All funds raised benefit the library, including building upkeep and community programming.

Thank you for your support!

Donations items needed for online auction to benefit library

Do you have an item, service, or gift certificate to donate to the silent auction at 17th Annual Book Lovers Ball? Out of caution over rising Covid cases, the ball is suspended this year and the auction will take place online. The auction goes live Sept. 17, 2021.

All funds raised go to the Aurora Free Library for community programming and building upkeep.

A Book Lovers Ball committee member is happy to pick up your donations for the auction. We can create gift certificates, too. Have questions? Send an email to aurorabookloversball@gmail.com, or call (518) 339-0541.

Thank you for your support!

Aurora Book Lovers Ball moving online in 2021

It’s with sadness that we announce that the Book Lovers Ball will not be in person this year.

Out of caution and concern for the safety of our supporters, we will move the silent auction online. We will have more details soon about opportunities to support the Aurora Free Library.

Thank you for your understanding.