Casino Royale raises money for library

PALS (People Affecting Library Success) transformed the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest into a fun-filled casino in April for its Casino Royale fundraiser and silent auction. The event raised more than $11,550 for the Library’s Children’s Department.

A record number of guests attended and enjoyed gourmet cuisine sponsored by Iz Catering with beverages compliments of International Wines. Along with live music by Rockstar, blackjack, roulette, poker and craps tables from Goodfellas Gaming set amidst the library’s stacks provided entertainment.

Silent auction items included gift certificates to boutiques and restaurants, jewelry, art, gift baskets, football tickets and Duck Dynasty memorabilia. Guests cashed in their chips at the end of the evening to try for a number of raffle items.

Proceeds from the night surpassed 2012 profits by nearly $4,000 and will fund programs, performers, books and other department needs. Library Director Taneisha Young Tucker and Children’s Department Head April Moon offered thanks to PALS for the successful event.

“There is no way we would be able to continue to offer as many quality performers, prizes and give-aways to the almost 3,000 kids who sign up for summer reading without PALS and their fundraising efforts,” Moon said. “We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated group of ladies and such a generous community!”

Event chairs Beth Martin and Megan Kincaid planned the event with help from PALS Board members Jordan Bishop, June Clark, Kristin Martin, Michele Morrow and Renie Moss and auction chairs Katie Lamaster and Amy Kirkpatrick.

PALS gratefully acknowledges the support of platinum sponsors Witt Chiropractic and Principal Mortgage, LLC as well as gold sponsors Johnston Firm, PC of Red Mountain Law Group and Stouts Mountain Ranch. A number of others provided additional assistance. Visit librarypals.org for the full list and more information about PALS.