HPLF Finalizes Plans For Girardi Fundraiser

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Joe Girardi, New York Yankees Manager and Harrison resident, is donating his time for an autograph signing at the on Sunday, January 29, from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

The library is located at 2 Bruce Avenue, and the event is open to everyone.

, which supports the Harrison Public Library Foundation, will be divided into two consecutive segments, beginning with a MVP Private Session from noon to 12:20 pm.  Patrons will have the opportunity to get their photo taken with Girardi, and will receive a personal autograph on two of their sports items. A limited number of tickets is available at a cost of $225, and must be purchased online in advance.

The second portion of Girardi’s visit will be an open autograph signing on a first come first served basis from 12:20 pm ending at 1 pm. Fans are encouraged to bring their sport items for Girardi’s signature. Costs for autographs are: $35 for cards or photos, $50 for baseballs or bats, and $100 for uniforms or any other items.  

Attendees are urged to arrive early to assure enough time to meet Girardi.

The Harrison Public Library Foundation with the goal of improving and enhancing the library, to support its programs and abilities, and to solidify its presence at the heart of the community.

Harrison Public Library Foundation Board President Stephen Hicks is “extremely grateful and very excited that Mr. Girardi is volunteering his time for our first fundraising event to benefit the Harrison Public Library. The Foundation is firmly committed to providing Harrison residents with an up-to-date library that will also be a valuable resource for future Harrison generations.”

The trustees of the Harrison Public Library, in consultation with the foundation, have chosen the modernizing and renovation of the downtown library facility as the first step in the reinvigoration of the public library.

To purchase tickets for the MVP Reception with Joe Girardi, register at http://www.HPLF.org.

For more information about the Harrison Public Library Foundation, visit http://www.HPLF.org or call (914) 835-0324.