Jane Austen Friends Fundraiser
Join us for a charming afternoon inspired by the world of Jane Austen! Enjoy tea, tea cakes, finger sandwiches, live music, and delightful activities worthy of Pemberley itself. Regency attire is warmly encouraged, but not required. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries, helping support programs and resources at our local libraries.
Musicians: Katja Chatfield and Don Brown with the opportunity to learn a simple Scottish Reel Country Dance
Calligraphy: Suzanne Miller Calligraphy & Lettering
Floral Arranging: Summer Garden Flower Farm
Jane Austen Tea Room (25 minute time-slots): Email [email protected] if in a group.
Attendees may bring additional cash donations to participate in a raffle generously donated by Rifle Paper Company. This bundle includes a Jane Austen ‘In Bloom” Book set and Ladies Night Book Club items. Additional raffle items include the Jane Austen inspired floral arrangements by Summer Garden Flower Farm. $5 for 1 ticket or $20 for 5 tickets.
Sunday, February 1 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Ticketed Event – $75 on Eventbrite
Held at the Bay County Public Library (898 W. 11th Street, Panama City)
NEW Libraries are for Everyone T-Shirt Design
Pre-Orders open through January 9th, 2026.
The Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries has a NEW t-shirt designed by Florida folk artist and illustrator, Lorena Eliasen. T-shirts are available in Adult and Youth sizes. There are four different shirt colors to choose from: Jet Black, Team Purple, Dark Heather Grey, Steel Blue.
If interested in a “Libraries are for Everyone” Port & Co™ Core Cotton T-Shirt, email [email protected] with the color and size of shirt. Pre-orders will be collected until January 9th, and then a local print of the t-shirts will be made. Once the shirts are ready for pick-up, you will be contacted with several dates to pick-up at the Bay County Public Library. Each t-shirt is $25 to be paid in cash or check made out to the “Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries” at the time of pickup.
Donation proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries, helping support programs and resources at our Bay County local libraries. Thank you Friend for your continued support!
T-shirt Sizes
Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Youth Sizes: XS 4/5, S 6/8, M 10/12, L 14/16, XL 18/20
T-shirt Colors
Jet Black, Team Purple, Dark Heather Grey, Steel Blue