Mix fun and a good cause at Princeton Public Library's Benefit

The Friends and Foundation of Princeton Public Library invite the community to support the library while enjoying an evening of fun, spirits and pasture-to-table fine dining at this year’s Beyond Words benefit. The annual fundraiser is Oct. 15 at Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell. Tickets are available now.

David Wondrich, author of the James Beard Award-winning “Imbibe!” and one of the world’s foremost authorities on the history of the cocktail, is the featured speaker at this year’s event. His latest book, “The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails,” the culmination of a multiyear global research project, was published last year. Guests will enjoy artisanal tasting flights during Wondrich’s talk which will chart the evolution from the mid-century cocktail to its counterpart today. Alcohol-free options will be available.

Following the talk, there will be a seated dinner featuring Brick Farm Tavern’s acclaimed pasture-to-table menu. Wondrich will be on hand to sign copies of his books after dinner while guests enjoy a seasonal dessert tapas bar.

The Lead Sponsor for Beyond Words is Princeton Property Partners. Reed Smith is the benefit’s Silver Sponsor.

Proceeds from Beyond Words support the library's collections and programming. Tickets to the tented event are limited to 200 and are available for purchase at princetonlibrary.org/beyondwords.