Due to COVID-19, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has decided to postpone the Author Gala fundraiser featuring best-selling author David Baldacci to fall 2021.

“In an effort to keep our staff and donors safe, the library decided it would be best to hold this event next fall, when it is safer to gather in large groups,” said Barbara S. McGary, executive director of the library.

Those who would like to be updated about the rescheduled event for 2021 are encouraged to email Robin Glossner, the library’s development director, at rglossner@jvbrown.edu to be added to a communication list.

“We look forward to offering an additional virtual fundraising opportunity later this year,” Glossner said.

While this is a devastating hit to the library’s fundraising efforts – this is the library’s only fundraising event each year — donations to support the library can be made anytime by visiting jvbrown.edu and clicking “donate” at the upper-right corner.

The library is continuing to offer virtual programming for all ages and holds pick up service during this time.