TOP SECRET: AN EVENING OF ESPIONAGE
What do spies need? Information of course. No better place to access information than a party at the Library. Just know you may need to take on a new identity, ask a lot of questions, and learn the secrets to access important information. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, will result in fun and rewards.
Library Lets Loose
Johnson County Library Foundation’s signature event on
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm:
Now in its 9th year, Library Lets Loose is our one-night-only opportunity to “let loose” for an evening at the Johnson County Library. This includes enjoying local food and cocktails from 15 restaurants and bars, interactive experiences, raffle drawings, music and dancing.
Early Bird Ticket Pricing available until August 3, 2024.
PLUS – new this year…
Library Happy Hours
Join us to learn more about the Johnson County Library and Library Lets Loose – and have some fun while you’re at it!
Tuesday, July 30 at Made in KC Lenexa | 5:00 pm
8703 Penrose Lane, Lenexa, KS
Free shuffleboard, raffle, and giveaways. Your first drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) is paid for by our friends at Rainy Day Books.
Wednesday, August 7 at CraftPutt | 5:30 pm
11440 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS
Raffle prizes, giveaways, drink specials, and putt-putt!
Wednesday, August 28 at Servaes Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10921 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203
Join us for a night of music bingo featuring singalong songs and ’80s and ’90s super hits! The suggested donation per bingo card is $5 and will go directly to the Johnson County Library Foundation. (Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to get checked in!)
2024 Event Highlights:
⭐ Enjoy cocktails and delicious bites from 15 local restaurants.
⭐ Dance with Kansas City’s favorite DJ Stann.
⭐ Explore the library while fulfilling your spy mission to win prizes.
⭐ Win unique experiences with raffle prizes – Opens on August 1st.
⭐ Celebrity Volunteers will be joining us. Check back to see who will be volunteering this year!
⭐ Support the Library in expanding access to digital resources like Libby.
Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a fabulous and unique experience!
Raffle tickets purchased before or during the event will be entered into a prize drawing for fabulous experiences. Unique Prize Experiences Include:
⭐ 4-night stay at the Hyatt in the Dominican Republic for two
⭐ Join KCUR’s Steve Kraske for an Interview and Lunch
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Winners will be announced during the event. You do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE as all proceeds benefit the Johnson County Library Foundation. Thank you for your support of literacy and lifelong learning resources.
Make a Difference as a Sponsor of Library Lets Loose!
Your Sponsorship supports the Johnson County Library Foundation to provide funding for learning resources, programs, and digital resources for patrons of all ages.
If you’d like to become a 2024 sponsor – contact Steph Neu at [email protected] or click below to sign up now.
Presenting Sponsor is still open for your corporation or business. Benefits include VIP tickets, business logo printed on materials and website, and co-branding with an organization that people trust and value.
Contact Shelley O’Brien at [email protected] for additional information.
Thank you to our 2024 Library Lets Loose Sponsors!
Honorary Hosts
Anne and Bill Blessing
2024 Library Lets Loose Sponsors
Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen
Charitable Trust/Midwest Trust Trustee
Drake Development
Johnson County Post
Carol & Fred Logan
Vickie & Dale Trott
Sarah & Jon Baum
Chris Anderson & Lyn Buckley
Lisa Larson-Bunnell & Nicholas Bunnell
EBSCO Information Services
Evergy
J. Rieger and Co.
Lathrop GPM & Kate Gasper
Kansas City Mom Collective
Menorah Medical Center
Erwin & Phyllis Abrams
Michael & Renana Abrams
Clark & Enersen
Country Club Bank
Creative Planning
Mark and Sue Carlson
Bill Chase and Betse Gage
Dysart, Taylor, McMonigle, Brumitt, and Wilcox, P.C.
Zack & Susie Hangauer
Lundy & Steven Joyce
Kansas Gas Service
Brad Korris & Missy Bruhn
Chris & Bonnie Limbird
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Marc & Janise Naughton
Shelley R. O’Brien
Anjali & Prashant Pandya
Julie Steiner
Greg & Stephanie Stollsteimer
Tricia Suellentrop & Shaun Gregory
Amanda Vega-Mavec & Ethan Mavec
Craig & Liz Wakeman
Debbie and Terry Westland
Kris & Harry Campbell
Sandy & Dave Dess
Mike & Beth Sherry