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Johnson County Library Foundation – The Library Lets Loose

September 29th was the date for Johnson County Library Foundation’s third annual The Library Lets Loose. Rachel Berbiglia and Rich Cook served as the co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed scrumptious food and drink pairings, local music, artists, performers, and creators. The JCL Foundation supports the collection and Library programs, including early childhood literacy, summer reading, homework help, teen writing programs, and civic engagement.

Honorary Hosts Valerie and Charley Vogt with Ann Walter

 

Ron and Jeannine Shaffer with Sam Skahan

 

Zack and Susan Hangauer with Charley and Valerie Vogt, honorary hosts

 

Rise and Dean Strasser, Mike and Kathleen Moeller and Geoff Allison and Rachel Berbiglia, co-chairman

Also featured in the November 10, 2018 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Photography, Paul Rieck and Craig Sands

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