Stark Library Foundation - 2026 Gratitude Gala

For 20 years, Stark Library Foundation has served as the philanthropic partner to Stark Library, ensuring that every dollar donated strengthens and expands the library's essential services to children and families throughout our community. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, we will gather at Brookside Country Club to honor the visionary founders, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and community leaders who have shaped our success. This will include an opportunity to highlight our Founding Members:

Kathy Catazaro-Perry   Corita Childs*   Barb Cockroft   Janet Creighton   Gary Davison   Jeanne Freitag*   Ray Griffiths*   Scott Gwin   Paula Mastroianni   Nancy McPeek*   Kent Oliver+   Martha Regula   Kirk Schuring*   Dave Waikem   Candy Ziegler

(+ former Stark Library Executive Director)
(*deceased)     

Proceeds from this event will directly advance initiatives that change lives every day, including The Summer Learning Program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and a new interactive children’s library planned for the downtown Main Library.

Please consider joining us to help Stark Library Foundation celebrate the community impact of our volunteers and continue the beautiful promise of our public library services into the future.

Each ticket includes dinner. A cash bar will be available.