Annual Gala 2023 Archive
The 19th annual gala to benefit HCPL, Spyball, was held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Abingdon Library.
Thank You!
Thank you to our wonderful attendees, generous sponsors, dedicated vendors, and hardworking staff for making Harford County Public Library's 19th Annual Gala an outstanding success! Your support and commitment helped create an unforgettable evening, celebrating two decades of community, literacy, and innovation. We are deeply grateful to each of you for making this milestone event a true highlight. Here’s to many more years of success together!
Presenting Sponsors
Headlining Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
| PK Law | Nagle & Zaller - A Community Association Law Firm |
| Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company | DXI Construction, Inc. |
| Harford Community College | Mary and Mark Hastler |
| Jeff and Jean Foulk | Brightview Senior Living |
| Library Furniture International | Campion Insurance, Inc. |
| The Liriodendron Mansion | Emerald Custom Builders, Inc. |
| Oak Contracting LLC (Oak) | Dr. William and Carol Allen |
| Towson University in Northeastern Maryland | Greater Harford Committee |
| TENAX Technologies | T2S Solutions, LLC |
| Rockfield Foundation | Carol Wright and Mike LaFiandra |
| Frederick Ward Associates | Harford County Chamber of Commerce |
| Gemcraft Homes | Wm. Theodore Pibil, Jr. |
| Jones Advisory LLC | Madonna Seafood Restaurant |
| Broom's Bloom Dairy | Durbin and Jennifer Vido |
| Green Valley Growers, LLC | Guido Piccinini & Sons |
Contributing Partnerships
| Lisa Fuller and Associates Insurance | Sharon and Brian Lipford |
| Pamela D. Craig and Natalie Shaw | Modular Genius |
| Jones Junction, Inc. | Absolute Investigative Fingerprinting and Security Services |
| Heather and Thomas Bezanson | Hardy's Self Storage |
| Mark and Pam DiBerardino | MediaWise, Inc. |
| The John Carroll School | Janet and Manny Gomes |
| MidAtlantic Photographic LLC | Visit Harford |
| Steve and Terry Troy | Jarrettsville Federal Savings & Loan Association |
| Ellin & Tucker | David and Colleen Patzer |
| Harford Air Services LLC | The Tessier Home Group - Josh & Charlene Tessier |
| Town of Bel Air | Matt and Abby Buecker |
| Harford Day School | E-Moxie |
| Mr. and Mrs. James Shannon | Harford Trash Services LLC |
| Nicole Funk | Newberry Cafe & Bakery |
| Joe and Carol Kiple | Law Office of Shannon Gahs |
| Immediate Studios LLC |
Photo Gallery
Support Harford County Public Library
Beyond the enchantment lies a cause that touches the heart of our community. The Annual Gala is the Library’s largest fundraiser and is crucial to our mission of providing essential resources, services, and programs to all citizens. From early literacy programs and STEM resources to internet access and more, your contributions empower our community and impact the lives of every resident.
Contact
Amber Shrodes
Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
shrodes@hcplonline.org
410.273.5601 x6513
Past Galas
2023 — An Evening in the Stacks: Spyball
2022 — An Evening in the Stacks: Rock the Yacht! Catalina Island
2021 — An Evening In The Stacks: Vegas Baby!
2019 — Zilla An Evening in the Stacks
2018 — An Evening in the Stacks - The Pink Edition
2017 — La La Library An Evening in the Stacks
2016 — An Evening in the Stacks
2015 — The House of Books An Evening in the Stacks
2014 — The Grand Tour An Evening in the Stacks
2013 — It Happened In the Library
2012 — Once Upon A Time
2011 — Sapphire Supper Club
2010 — Mad Hatter’s Ball
2009 — Invent - An Evening in the Stacks
2008 — Black White & Read - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2007 — Book Your Journey - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2006 — Harford Sparkles - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2005 — Harford Treasures - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2022 — An Evening in the Stacks: Rock the Yacht! Catalina Island
2021 — An Evening In The Stacks: Vegas Baby!
2019 — Zilla An Evening in the Stacks
2018 — An Evening in the Stacks - The Pink Edition
2017 — La La Library An Evening in the Stacks
2016 — An Evening in the Stacks
2015 — The House of Books An Evening in the Stacks
2014 — The Grand Tour An Evening in the Stacks
2013 — It Happened In the Library
2012 — Once Upon A Time
2011 — Sapphire Supper Club
2010 — Mad Hatter’s Ball
2009 — Invent - An Evening in the Stacks
2008 — Black White & Read - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2007 — Book Your Journey - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2006 — Harford Sparkles - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)
2005 — Harford Treasures - An Evening in the Stacks (pdf)