The Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library are planning an exuberant celebration on Saturday, March 19 – the last night of winter, and the eve of the first day of spring. This year, the theme for their popular Bookworm Ball is A Night in Havana.

A few tickets are still available for this evening’s event.  To reserve tickets, call or visit the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library at (860)434-1684 or visit http://www.oldlyme.lioninc.org/bookworm-ball-2016/ and order them online.

Always a welcome break for the winter weary, the Bookworm Ball is a great escape from long weeks of cabin fever and a popular party that raises funds for a beloved library.  The hot Havana theme is likely to make this year’s event, to be held at the Old Lyme Country Club, an even bigger hit.

The décor and entertainment will recall the romantic and era of the high life in Havana.  The cigars, the cars, the mojitos, the mambo and merengue – all promise to make it a memorable night.

The Friends of the Library go all out for this fundraiser, with an event that typically raises over $25,000. The ball takes thousands of volunteer hours to present, with sponsors providing financial support as well as donated items to be auctioned.  Among the items going to some lucky bidders this year will be trips to Cancun and to Disneyworld.

Each year the non-profit Friends pledge to raise more than $40,000 annually to buy new books and bring educational programs for tots, teens, and adults to the Library. All proceeds from the Ball are dedicated to the financial support of the Library’s programs and collections.

By mid-March, area residents should be more than ready for some hot Cuban rhythms and a tropical atmosphere, so a strong turnout is expected