There’s no party quite like one thrown by a library. Hosting its fourth annual Hush Hush Party-in-the-Stacks at the modern Bloor/Gladstone Library, the Toronto Public Library raised money with proceeds going towards the TPL Foundation. This year’s theme was a “Heroes and Villains Takeover” and the theme seems fitting as Halloween is fast approaching. The event was held on Saturday, October 15, 2016.
If you’re like me, the notion of “partying in a library” may conjure up images of bi-spectacled literary inclined bookworms and their cohorts gathered around in a tight circle to discuss Chaucer while snacking on Cheetos. Well, that perception was forever shattered when we attended the inaugural Hush Hush Party, which was one of the best events we attended last year.
It was definitely a Saturday night to remember with DJs and open bar at the intimately-sized after-hours party at the incredible and spacious Bloor/Gladstone branch. And it was not just a great party for the sake of a great party: it was all in support of the Toronto Public Library Foundation. I really enjoyed all the careful attention to details of this well put-together event thrown by New Collection, The Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group. Even though it…