HCLS Evening in the Stacks Across Africa

May 2022
Fundraiser
Columbia, MD
500 - 1,000 Attendees
 
Overview
From Innovative Party Planners
Each year, the Howard County Library System’s Evening in the Stacks is one of our most anticipated events. Admittedly, this year felt a little extra special as we shifted back to an in-person configuration after a successful virtual edition of the event in 2021. If you are just hearing of Evening in the Stacks for the first time, this annual HCLS event exists to foster a connection with the Howard County community and raise funds for an initiative of the library system’s choosing. This year, the event raised funds to create welcoming and inviting spaces for teens throughout the six branches of HCLS. The theme for this year’s Evening in the Stacks was, “Across Africa”. Because our team has never been to Africa, nor studied its rich and diverse economies, histories, and cultures, we knew that preparation for this event would be a challenge. Nevertheless, it’s a challenge we were excited to dive into! Above all, we wanted to give the guests an authentic experience, which took a lot of research and preparation! Ultimately, attendees were able to celebrate the continent of Africa, from the Mediterranean coast and the Nile in the north, to the cities, grasslands, and deserts in Central Africa, to the rainforests of the south. We are thrilled with how well the event unfolded from start to finish, and we’d like to thank all the fantastic vendors who made this event so memorable, authentic, and fun!
Venue
Venue map
HCLS East Columbia Branch
Columbia, MD
Event Team
Agencies & Vendors
  • Planning & Production
    Innovative Party Planners
    Owings Mills, MD
  • Caterer
    Catering by Seasons
    College Park, MD
  • AV Rental & Production
    Maryland Productions
    Milford Mill, MD
  • Rentals
    Gala Cloths
    Reisterstown, MD
  • Rentals
    Something Vintage Rentals
    Washington, D.C., DC
  • Planning & Production
    Hot Pink Photo Booth
    Columbia, MD
  • Beverage Services
    The Wine Bin
    Columbia, MD
  • Beverage Services
    Sobar
    Columbia, MD
  • Entertainment
    Bugatti Entertainment
    Columbia, MD
  • Rentals
    Hazelwood Rentals
    Columbia, MD
  • Planning & Production
    The African Art Museum of Maryland
    Columbia, MD
  • Planning & Production
    Friends & Foundation of HCLS
    Columbia, MD
  • Live Art
    KanKouran West African Dance Company
    Columbia, MD
  • Caterer
    Koshary Corner
    Columbia, MD
  • Caterer
    Motherland Kitchen
    Columbia, MD
  • Rentals
    Party Plus Tents & Events
    Columbia, MD
  • Photography
    Photos by Geoffrey Baker
    Columbia, MD
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