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
at the Central Resource Library, 87th and Farley in Overland Park, KS
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.
2024 Event Highlights:
⭐ Event emcees are Dana Wright and Scott Parks, hosts of the afternoon news talk show Dana and Parks on KMBZ.
⭐ Enjoy cocktails and delicious bites from 15 local restaurants.
⭐ Dance the night away with an amazing DJ!
⭐ Explore the library while fulfilling your spy mission to win prizes.
⭐ Win unique experiences with raffle prizes.
⭐ Celebrity Volunteers will be joining us. See below who is attending our event!
⭐ Support the Library in expanding access to digital resources like Libby.
Purchase Raffle Tickets to Win Fabulous Experiences!
Raffle tickets purchased before or during the event will be entered into a prize drawing for fabulous experiences. You do not need to be present to win.
Prize Experiences Include:
⭐ 4-Night Stay at the Hyatt Resort in the Dominican Republic for 2.
⭐ Trip for 2 to Washington D.C. to visit the International Spy Museum.
⭐ Join KCUR’s Steve Kraske for an elected official or celebrity interview on his radio show and lunch afterward.
⭐ Join Betty Rae’s Ice Cream in their test kitchen at the Merriam location. 6 people will get to meet the Ice Cream Chef Drue Kennedy and taste various flavors.
⭐ Dinner with the County Librarian, Tricia Suellentrop, at Yard House in KC. Ask her questions about the Library and her favorite books.
⭐ MAPS Coffee and Choclate in Lenexa will host a custom roasting class for you and 9 friends. You will get to take home your own blend.
⭐ Experience the world-class National World War I Museum and Memorial. VIP private tour for 6 people. Enjoy the stunning 360-degree views of Kansas City from the top.
⭐ Privately chauffeured 14-passenger luxury coach tour of holiday lights in KC Metro.
⭐ For fans of true crime: Tour the Johnson County Sherriff’s Crime Lab and the Medical Examiner’s Office. Private tour for six people — not offered to the public.
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.
Thank you to our 2024 Library Lets Loose Sponsors
Honorary Hosts
Anne & Bill Blessing
Presenting Sponsors
Ann K. Baum
G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen
Charitable Trust/Midwest Trust Trustee
Event Sponsors
Drake Development
Carol & Fred Logan
Bob and Ann Regnier
Stinson, LLP
Vickie & Dale Trott
Sarah & Jon Baum
Chris Anderson & Lyn Buckley
Lisa Larson-Bunnell & Nicholas Bunnell
EBSCO Information Services
Evergy
JCCC Foundation
J. Rieger and Co.
Johnson County Post
Lathrop GPM & Kate Gasper
KC Mom Collective
Menorah Medical Center
Stepp and Rothwell, Inc.
Erwin & Phyllis Abrams
Michael & Renana Abrams
Mary & Don Bush
CBRE
Clark & Enersen
Country Club Bank
Creative Planning
Mark & Sue Carlson
Bunni & Paul Copaken
Bill Chase & Betse Gage
Liz & John Hjalmarson
Dake Wells Architecture
Dave & Dee Dillon
Dysart, Taylor, McMonigle,
Brumitt, and Wilcox, P.C.
Zack & Susie Hangauer
Lundy & Steven Joyce
Kansas Gas Service
Brad Korris & Missy Bruhn
Grant Laham & Kansas Family Dental
Chris & Bonnie Limbird
Pam & Scott Logan
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Shamita & Rajiv Mahajan
McCowanGordon Construction
Rick & Denise Mills
Marc & Janise Naughton
Leigh Anne & Bill Neal
Shelley R. O’Brien
Sarah Page
Anjali & Prashant Pandya
Julie Steiner
Greg & Stephanie Stollsteimer
Tricia Suellentrop & Shaun Gregory
Amanda Vega-Mavec & Ethan Mavec
Craig & Liz Wakeman
Debbie & Terry Westlund
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream
Kris & Harry Campbell
Marsha Daley & Vicki Denk
Sandy & Dave Dess
Mike & Beth Sherry
Thank you to our 2024 Library Lets Loose Volunteers
Co-Chairs
Sarah Page & Anjali Panyda
Celebrity Volunteers
Mike Kelly, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Johnson County
Shirley Allenbrand, County Commissioner, 6th District, Board of County Commissioners
Becky Fast, County Commissioner, 1st District, Board of County Commissioners
Janeé Hanzlick, County Commissioner, 4th District, Board of County Commissioners
Kay Heley, Water One, Board Member
Julie Sayers, Mayor, City of Lenexa
Courtney Eiterich, Council Member Ward 1, City of Lenexa
Chelsea Williamson, Council Member Ward 3, City of Lenexa
Lea Loudon, Ward II Councilmember, City of Mission
Logan Heley, City of Overland Park, Council President and Ward 1
Holly Grummert, Council Member, Ward 1, City of Overland Park
Drew Mitrisin, Council Member, Ward 2, City of Overland Park
Inas Younis, Council Member, Ward 5, City of Overland Park
Eric Mikkleson, Mayor, City of Prairie Village
Chi Nguyen, Council Member Ward 3, City of Prairie Village
Laurel Burchfield, Ward 4 Councilmember, City of Shawnee
Jeanie Murphy, Ward 2 Councilmember, City of Shawnee
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Stephanie Clayton, District 19
Heather Meyer, District 29
Mari-Lynn Poskin, District 20
STATE SENATORS
Cindy Holscher, District 8
Dianh Sykes, District 21
Donna Lauffer, Former County Librarian
2024 Library Lets Loose Committee
Marsha Daley
Kim Flenker Wilburn
Lisa Larson-Bunnell
Kathleen Livingston
Carol Logan
Shamita Mahajan
Rebecca Pankratz
Keegan Prentice
Julie Steiner – Board President
Stann Tate