To the Editor:

On behalf of the Friends of Princeton Public Library, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make the “Beyond Words” benefit for the Princeton Public Library such a spectacular occasion. In particular, we would like to pay tribute to Audrey and Kenneth Gould, who continue to be remarkable supporters of the Library.

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the town of Princeton, especially Administrator Bob Bruschi, the Princeton Police Department, the Department of Public Works, the Princeton Fire Safety Bureau, and the Princeton Health Department who gave advice and assistance. Essential to the success of the event was the generous support of our corporate sponsors: The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Glenmede Investment and Wealth Management, Princeton University, Howe Insurance Group, PNC Wealth Management, Bai 5, Tumi, Adams Party Rental, Mason Griffin and Pearson, Novo Nordisk, Drinker Biddle, Witherspoon Media Group, Avalon Bay Communities, Princeton University Press and Miele. Special thanks to Small World Coffee, Lindt, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Terra Momo Restaurant Group.

Thanks also to the more than 400 attendees and to those who generously contributed but who were unable to attend. We are also grateful to all those who contributed to the silent auction.

We appreciate the support of Library staff members, particularly Leslie Burger, Janet Simon, and Tim Quinn, all of whom made significant contributions to the success of the event. We were backed by a marvelous Benefit Committee, in particular Pam Wakefield, Claire Jacobus, Liza Peck, and Betsy Sauder, all of whom worked tirelessly. We could not have done it without the support of these individuals. We would like to single out Sherri Garber, president of the Friends Council. Sherri deserves special recognition for her vision and her leadership of this extraordinary event.

Susan Kapoor, Ruth Miller

2013 Beyond Words Benefit Chairs