Gen. Washington To Attend ​BookLovers Party In Newtown Borough

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — This year's BookLovers Party will feature a guest appearance by General George Washington who is scheduled to stop by for a visit on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Stocking Works atrium in Newtown Borough.

For 21 years, the evening of cocktails, conversations, and food, has brought the community together to raise funds for the Newtown Library Company, the oldest operating library in Bucks County.

"The event happens to fall on George Washington's birthday so we are thrilled to announce you will see him at this year's gala," said Nancy Webster, a board member and director for Historical Outreach for the Newtown Library Company. “We are honored that John Godzieba has confirmed he will attend in full uniform from 7 to 8 p.m."

Godzieba famously portrays George Washington at the annual reenactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware in Upper Makefield in December.

"This will be a great opportunity for our guests to share a conversation and to have their photos taken with such an admired historical figure," said Webster.

The event will once again take place at The Atrium at the Stocking Works, Newtown Borough, from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature an array of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music, dancing, a silent auction, and raffle items generously donated by local Newtown businesses and organizations.

“The gala itself is a wonderful time for our community to connect and celebrate our own historic Bucks County gem,” said Webster. “This fundraiser is more than an occasion; it's a lifeline for sustaining our beloved library's growth and impact. Your presence and support will ensure that our library will continue to delight and inspire members of all ages in our community.”

The BookLovers Party is open to the public and tickets can be purchased in advance on the Newtown Library Company’s website by clicking here. Sponsorships and silent auction opportunities are also available for the event and are a great way to promote a company to the Newtown community.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Newtown Library Company. For more information, call 215-968-7659.

The Newtown Library Company, located at 114 East Centre Avenue in Newtown Borough, is the oldest continually operating subscription-based library in Bucks County. The nonprofit relies solely on membership fees and donations for support.

The library hosts a number of ongoing community events including weekly children’s storytime and the Newtown Library Poetry Series, and many fundraisers including its popular Booklover's Party in February and the 5K Run on Newtown Market Day.

In addition to offering the latest New York Times Best Sellers, added on a weekly basis, the library also offers E-books, allowing members to download their books onto their digital devices. Become a member, sponsor, donor or visit the library’s free reading rooms and become part of a piece of history. For more information, visit www.newtownlibrarycompany.org.