BBQ & Bluegrass Birthday Bash Celebrates Milton Library

MILTON, GA -- Friends of the Milton Library, a nonprofit organization that raises money to support the Milton Library, will host a fundraising BBQ & Bluegrass Birthday Bash to celebrate the facility's second year.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15 under the oak tree at the Milton Library, which is located at 855 Mayfield Road.

Admission to the event is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, kick back and enjoy great music, games and barbecue. Music will be provided by award winning five-piece bluegrass band, The Bluegrass Sound Band, and local teen rock band, Echoes.

“We have had another successful year with the Milton Library,” said Bill Lusk, Friends of the Milton Library president. “With the funds raised from our book sales and our first Tour of Homes, we have been able to finance unfunded library programs and resources for patrons. We want to celebrate by showing the community our appreciation for their continued support and highlighting some of the fantastic programs the Milton Library has to offer.”

Barbecue plates will be sold for cash or check only by the Friends of the Milton Library at $15 per plate or 2 plates for $25, which includes beverage and dessert. Food is provided by ‘cue Barbecue and Nothing Bundt Cakes of Milton. Proceeds raised during the barbecue will support the Milton Library.

Additional support has been provided by Costco Alpharetta, the Young Men’s Service League and Milton Grows Green.

Friends of the Milton Library host book sales on the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It also hosts the annual Milton Tour of Homes, which is scheduled for Oct. 21-22, 2017.

For more information visit Friends of the Milton Library online at miltonlibraryfriends.org.

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