From Reading Public Library
The Reading Public Library announced the official lineup of celebrity bartenders for its 12th annual Celebrity Bartender fundraiser.
Celebrity Bartenders, Izzy Gonzalez of Atlas Land and Homes, Sabrena Elmarzouky of Queens’ Cafe, Kaitlin Daley of the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, and Peter Rye of Brentwood Industries Inc. will get behind the bar on Wednesday, May 20, to mix, pour, and entertain to raise $15,000 for Reading Public Library. Funds will benefit children, teens, and adults through free access to music, art, and educational programming.
“The support we receive through this event directly impacts the programs and opportunities we’re able to provide,” said Carolyn Spano, Director of Development and Communications. “We’re grateful to everyone who helps us keep those resources free and accessible.”
Celebrity Bartender will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Saucony Creek Franklin Station. Admission is free. Donations are being accepted at justgiving.com/campaign/celebritybartender2026. For more information, contact Carolyn Spano at carolyn.spano@readingpubliclibrary.org or call 610-478-8977.
About the Reading Public Library Foundation
The Reading Public Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering the City of Reading to explore, learn, and thrive through access to information.
