Love Our Libraries 2024
LOL is a community celebration to benefit the Williamson County Public Library system (Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, Franklin, Leiper’s Fork, and Fairview). With a goal to raise $40,000, the proceeds from this year’s event will fund reading programs, educational resources, and more. The 2024 event will include a moderated conversation with local author J.T. Ellison followed by a Q&A- all moderated by Jeremy Finley. VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the author and an autographed book.
This in-person gathering will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064.
5:30 pm: VIP entrance time for a meet and greet with author, J.T. Ellison. The author will personalize a copy of her book for you. Tickets: $100
6:00 pm: Entrance time for standard tickets. Pick up a drink and a snack and head to the rotunda. Tickets: $60
6:30 pm: Moderated author talk with J.T. Ellison, Q & A session, and a chance to win a live auction item of having naming rights for a character in J.T. Ellison’s upcoming book!
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Wander the library to the various food and drink stations and see what the Williamson County Library has to offer you!
Note: This event is for guests 21 and older.
About J.T. Ellison
J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels, and the EMMY® award winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS. She also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Joss Walker. With millions of books in print, her work has won critical acclaim and prestigious awards. Her titles have been optioned for television and published in twenty-eight countries.
About Jeremy Finley
Jeremy Finley is the EMMY and Edward Murrow-winning chief investigative reporter for WSMV4 Investigates. He is also a co-host of A Word on Words, and is an author of the well-reviewed "The Darkest Time of Night" and "The Dark Above."
Supporting the WCLF is crucial as it provides essential funding for programs like summer reading to a current service population of 160,004 citizens. Public libraries play a central role in promoting literacy, education, and community engagement. Summer Reading programs, in particular, help prevent learning loss and strengthen literacy skills. By contributing to the foundation, we ensure that these vital programs and more can continue to thrive and grow; benefiting individuals of all ages and enriching our communities by fostering a culture of lifelong learning. When you invest in the WCLF, you invest in the future of our communities, ensuring that access to knowledge and the opportunities it brings remain accessible to all.
For more information, www.wilcolibraryfoundation.org.