What a night! More than 500 guests filled Central Resource Library for the 10th annual Library Lets Loose, and together we raised over $140,000 to put more books on shelves in 2026. Thanks to your generosity, our shelves will be filled with even more stories, ideas, and opportunities for the entire community to enjoy.
The evening was packed with unforgettable moments: dazzling performances by an aerialist, a juggler, a strolling violinist, and DJ Stann on a lively dance floor. Guests feasted on bites and drinks from Of Course Kitchen Co., Sweet Tooth Desserts, Char Bar, Strang Hall, Kate Smith Soirée, and more. Our Honorary Host, Erwin Abrams, shared a moving reflection on the importance of reading and this year’s theme, while around 15 celebrity volunteers, including local elected officials, rolled up their sleeves to make the night shine.
Guests cheered to the freedom to read, embraced the theme by donning red, white, and blue, and bid enthusiastically on 24 silent auction packages, from premium Chiefs tickets to an Ultimate Taylor Swift Basket.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate, support, and make a difference. The joy in the room was undeniable, and it shows in the photos.
Mark your calendars for next year’s Library Lets Loose:
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | Central Resource Library | 6:30 – 10 p.m.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in 2026!
Below are the photos from the event. (To download on a computer, open the image. Right click and choose ‘Save Image As.’)
