Booklovers Bash
Booklovers Bash 2026 – Small Towns, Big Stories
Join the Laramie County Library Foundation for the 2026 Booklovers Bash featuring Patrick Ryan, the award-winning author of best-selling novel, Buckeye!
Enjoy an evening filled with fun and fundraising in support of your local library.
Join the Laramie County Library Foundation for the 2026 Booklovers Bash
Celebrate an evening of books, community, and philanthropy at the 2026 Booklovers Bash, featuring award-winning author Patrick Ryan, whose bestselling novel Buckeye has captivated readers across the country.
Enjoy an evening of great conversation, dinner, and fundraising in support of the Laramie County Library System.
About Patrick Ryan and Buckeye
Patrick Ryan is the editor of the literary magazine One Story and author of the New York Times-bestselling novel and Read With Jenna pick, Buckeye. He has also written award-winning short stories, including the collections Send Me and The Dream Life of Astronauts. In his warm, engaging talks, Ryan explores history, identity, and imagination, leaving audiences inspired to see their own stories with fresh clarity and meaning.
Purchase Your Tickets by Friday, October 2
Event Schedule
Friday, October 16, 2026
5:00 p.m. – Reception
6:15 p.m. – Dinner, followed by the Dessert Dash
7:45 p.m. – An evening with Patrick Ryan
Location
Little America
2800 W. Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY
Attire
Business Casual
Sponsorship Opportunities
$5,000 | GOLD GUARDIAN
- Reserved premier table for up to ten guests
- Name or logo featured on table signage and event A/V
- Recognition as a leading supporter on social media and the event webpage
- Half-page ad in the event program
$2,500 | SILVER ADVOCATE
- Reserved table for up to ten guests
- Name or logo featured on table signage and listing on event A/V
- Recognition on social media and the event webpage
• Quarter-page ad in the event program
$1,500 | BRONZE PARTNER
- Reserved table for up to ten guests.
- Name or logo featured on table signage and listing on event A/V
- Recognition on social media, the event webpage, and listing in the event program
To pay for your sponsorship online, click the button below, then select “Get Tickets.”
Prefer Not to Pay Online?
If you’d like to sponsor the 2026 Booklovers Bash but prefer not to complete your payment online, please fill out the form below.
A member of the Laramie County Library Foundation will contact you to confirm your sponsorship and arrange payment.