World Book Day News
This is the biggest month of the year for Libraries for Kids! This month, we open our arms to bring people together with help from our community and local businesses as well as national ones - to launch our mission into 2026.
We are just wrapping up in Kenya with the stamping and sorting of over a quarter of 1 million books and will be soon underway to delivering them to rural primary schools. By midsummer time, we are expected to be somewhere in the 12,000 library range!
Our night under the African stars event is coming together incredibly well! So many people are supporting us with auction items, volunteer time, their expertise, and sponsorships.
(Sponsors Below!)
Chef Bennett of Okàn in Bluffton and the entire team have been hard at work to create a beautiful menu and we are excited to announce a few of the following:
- The Tacarón has handpicked African wines for the evening.
- Lot9 Brewing Co. is working directly with Okàn to brew special beer to compliment our menu.
- Service Brewing Co. is also coordinating a fantastic selection for the evening to accompany our menu.
- Lowcountry Taps will be servicing an open bar with everything mentioned - plus Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails!
Special Guest: Tom Warth - Founder of Book Distribution Partners (Libraries for Kids book partner) is flying in at his own expense to attend, share his stories and transport everyone to Africa with his storytelling. He was been working in Africa longer than the CEO of Libraries for Kids has been alive! You will be in for the most memorable experience.
There will be a LIVE AUCTION as well as an ONLINE AUCTION for those who have to celebrate with us next time.
A Little Auction TEASE!
- Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas Package: Chef Stephane Malijenovsky quiche package for up to 24 people paired with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
- Dinner for 6: Both Chef Stephane Malijenovsky and Chef Raju Panjwani are donating private dinner packages!!
- The owners of the Tacarón - “Chef Stephane Malijenovsky is 10”
- The 2024 auction winners - “Chef Raju was fantastic and the food was delicious!” - they asked is he would be back this year….
- 2 Night Stay at May River Manor
- Tacarón Private Wine Tasting for 16-30 people
- Private Bourbon Tasting for 8
- Heritage 2026 tickets
- Burnt Church Distillery Whiskey Tasting & Tour for 8
- Golf packages with Tito’s gear
- K9 Luxury Hotel Package with Tito’s dog swag
- Mexico Trip for 2
- World Travel Trip for 2 - you pick from 5 international destinations
- Hilton Head Dolphin Tour
- Kentucky Derby package
- TLC Culinary class for 2
- AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!
We are looking for a few more volunteers! Several options to sign up for here: HERE
TICKETS AND TABLES ARE ON SALE & AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 18th!
2025 SPONSORS
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- Volunteer your time to join us in our efforts.
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