Our annual Cigar Smoker event is meticulously crafted by those who know exactly how to set the stage.
We'd be remiss not to raise a glass of gratitude to our incredible volunteer Smoker planning committee. Last night, we celebrated what we can officially call a record-breaking 29th Annual Cigar Smoker.
Through their dedication, especially that of our co-chairs @deantzo and Michelle Rossotti, they didn't just orchestrate the most exclusive night in town; they secured the future of our @ftworthlibrary for all of us.
Because of all of you, the story of Fort Worth is still being written today. Thank you for investing in the next chapter of our city, one unforgettable night at a time.
#CigarSmoker #FWPLF #FortWorthPublicLibraryFoundation #TheRoomWhereItHappens #FortWorthEvents #FortWorthLibrary
To everyone who joined us last night: thank you. Because of you, 125 years later, Andrew Carnegie’s historic challenge to build a library for "the price of a good cigar" continues to live on, securing the future of our @ftworthlibrary for generations to come.
We don't always immediately start thinking about the next year right away, but when we do, it is in anticipation of a milestone.
Save the date for May 5th, 2027 for next year's 30th-anniversary as it won't be the year to miss! Thank you to @photosbyday_official for these sneak preview photos from last night!
I’m so excited to be a part of the annual Cigar Smoker raising money for the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation.
Even though the event itself is officially sold out, you can still support Amplify 817, which directly supports artists like me, by checking out the silent auction.
Amplify 817 offers real support for local artists, and I’ve personally benefited from it. Programs like this are what allow musicians in Fort Worth to keep creating, performing, and growing.
The silent auction is live right now, and every bid goes toward continuing to fund artists and opportunities through Amplify 817.
There are some incredible items in there too!
Link in bio.
📸 #1 by @mackaphotography
The 29th Annual Cigar Smoker is just days away, but our highly anticipated Silent Auction is officially open right NOW!
And here is the best-kept secret of the evening: you do not have to hold a ticket to the gala to place a winning bid. While the stunning items pictured here are from last year's auction, we encourage everyone to check out what is featured this year.
Browse the elite collection and place your bids today by sending us a DM for the silent auction link!
There are countless rooms in Fort Worth.
But on May 6th, there is only one room you want to be in .
It is the room where it happens. Where community leaders, business executives, and library lovers all gather at the The Fort Worth Club to make our libraries a priority for the night, all in a room filled with premium smoke, unparalleled legacy, and exceptional company.
Not everyone stops for a photo, but when they do, we ensure they are captured in front of something special. We tip our hat to Elena Yorio and Midori Clark, our exclusive Step and Repeat Sponsors for this year's gala . Thank you for setting the stage for memories that will last a lifetime, just like the ones we captured in last year's selfie booth (swipe to see!).
The 29th Annual Cigar Smoker is officially SOLD OUT and the countdown is ON!
Over 300 library champions have claimed their seats.
Fort Worth's premier library gala happens in just a few weeks.
May 6th at The Fort Worth Club.
If you're in, you know.
If you're not... there's always next year.
Swipe through last year's unforgettable moments and get ready to make new ones →
#CigarSmokerGala #FWPLF #FortWorthLibrary
We’re got two milestones that make today more than worth celebrating!
📚 33 years since the founding of @fwplf 💙 @citygirlash13 celebrates 7 years of leadership at our orgnaization
For 33 years, the Foundation has helped expand access to reading, learning, and opportunity across Fort Worth to build something that continues to impact generations. And today, under Andrea’s leadership, that mission continues to grow, evolve, and proves that our future is still being written every day.
Join us in celebrating the past, present, and what’s still to come!
Behind the sounds of the Cigar Smoker:
Through the @amplify817 initiative, the @ftworthlibrary curates and shares the best local music, commercial-free. Amplify 817 is made possible by donors to the The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. These funds allow the Library to pay local artists upfront for their work, supporting them as entrepreneurs and ensuring our city’s creative scene continues to thrive.
Through our Amplify 817 Mission Partners sponsorship, we continue to invest in the local artists and music that make Fort Worth unique and ensure we have a completely Cowtown sound for one of Fort Worth’s best fundraising events.
Because of sponsors like Rob Henderson, as well as the team at Afallon Productions, we can continue to bridge the gap between our community and the artists who call it home. We look forward to celebrating this mission with you all at the gala!
Only 4 people will be smart enough to claim the last tickets to our annual Cigar Smoker event.
The rest will hear what they missed the Thursday morning afterward.
Where will you be May 6th?
In the room with Fort Worth's most interesting people or wishing you were?
Grab one of our final 4 tickets today before it's too late! Link in our bio.
We thought about posting a prank today…
But honestly, Library Giving Day matters too much.
Today is your chance to show up for @ftworthlibrary : the place where stories begin, opportunities grow, and our community comes together.
No tricks.
No gimmicks.
Just real impact.
Join us and make your gift today at the link in our bio!
#LibraryGivingDay #FortWorth #NoJoke #FortWorthLibraries #fortworthlibraryfoundation #fortworthpubliclibraryfoundation
This moment is for Northside.
Northside Community Magazine is now part of the Fort Worth Public Library History Center archives, marking a milestone for our stories, our people, and our culture.
What started as community storytelling is now part of the city’s permanent history. #NorthsideFortWorth
#FortWorthHistory
#CommunityStorytelling
#FortWorthCulture
#LocalVoices
We’d never joke about this.
This isn’t a prank.
Library Giving Day is on April 1st - that's only ONE WEEK away!
And while we love a good April Fool’s joke…
We’re very serious about this: The library needs your support.
Because of people like you, real impact happened across all 20 of our @ftworthlibrary locations.
We promise we're not trying to prank you. So we’ll just say thank you for what you’ve already done, and for what you make possible to happen next.
Donate now at the link in our bio!
