'Taste of the Town' in Perry Hall Raises More Than $100K for Library

More than 300 people attended "Taste of the Town" at the Perry Hall branch of Baltimore County Public Library recently for a delicious fundraising event to support children's services and early reading programs.

Tickets, which sold out, were $75 a pop for food provided by more than a dozen area restaurants and bakeries. Participating restaurants included Bertucci’s of White Marsh, Bill's Seafood & Catering, Lib’s Grill, McFaul’s IronHorse Tavern and 14 others.

In addition to the food, attendees could feast their eyes on items at the silent auction.

M&T Bank and Ingram sponsored the event, which was held for the third consecutive year at the Perry Hall branch due to its layout.

As a result of "Taste of the Town," the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library raised more than $100,000, according to library.

The money will go toward early learning initiatives for children, according to a statement from the library, which said past programs included "Storyville" centers at Rosedale and Woodlawn branches.