Literary Society event Aug. 17 features Mary Kay Andrews

youngstown

The Literary Society of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is bringing best-selling writer Mary Kay Andrews to town on Aug. 17 as the featured author for its August Literary Society event at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cocktail and appetizer reception which includes a cash bar. A complimentary glass of wine and dessert will also be served. Seating is available for the evening.

Andrews is a New York Times best-selling author of 24 novels including “The Weekenders,” “Beach Town,” “Ladies’ Night,” “Summer Rental,” “Deep Dish” and “Hissy Fit.”

Andrews will give a presentation at 7 p.m. and sign autographs afterwards. A professional photographer will be on hand to take photos of attendees with the author. Tickets are now on sale. The cost for a reservation is $70. This includes a copy of her best-seller, “The Beach House Cookbook” and a Literary Society membership.

Sponsorships are available for this event at the following levels: $250, two seats; $500, four seats; and $1,000, eight seats.

The event is made possible by platinum sponsors Denise DeBartolo York, the Frank and Pearl Gelbman Charitable Trust, the Huntington Bank Trust and the James and Carol Bacon Charitable Trust. Silver sponsor is Judge Mary DeGenaro, and bronze sponsors are Deborah S. Liptak and Margaret Hamel-McCloud.

For more information about sponsorships or to purchase tickets, go to www.libraryvisit.org. Click on support, and then choose literary society. There is a downloadable invitation to this event that can be mailed in with ticket payment. Or, contact Deborah Liptak, development director, at 330-740-6086 or email: dliptak@LibraryVisit.org.