Prepare for an exciting night of traditional casino games (blackjack, poker, roulette, slot machines), a 360° photo booth, and a delicious taquiza! Attend our Wild West Casino Night at the Library on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 6:00-10:00PM in support of the South Texas Book Festival.

Your ticket gets you:

• one person entry to the Casino Night event
• a taquiza and drinks
• Casino Night chips
• a fun, after-hours VIP experience at the Library
• chances to win great prizes
• keepsake 360° photo
• commemorative thank you gift

MPL's Library Director (Kate Horan) and Advisory Board President (Dr. Ryan)
stopped by the McAllen Cable Network's studio to invite you to the fundraiser!

Download a copy of the Fundraiser flyer here:  Casino Night_Flyer

McAllen Public Library received the Best in Show Award from the prestigious Texas Library Association's Branding Iron Awards! The award was presented for the 2021 Wild West Casino Fundraiser, which directly supported the STBF and was hosted by the MPL Advisory Board.

Details:
https://www.mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/awards

Timeless Classic Level - $8,000

Benefits of the Timeless Classic Level Sponsorship include: 

• 16 Person Entries to the Wild West Casino Night Event with VIP Early Access.
• Social Media: Weekly Star Sponsor Exclusive 15-second highlight for 4 weeks prior to STBF.
• MPL Connect: Our monthly digital newsletter for McAllen Public Library has a reach up to 31,800 potential subscribers. Your organization will be featured as an Exclusive STBF sponsor in the September 2022 MPL Connect Newsletter.
• Website Teaser: Exclusive Sponsor highlight on STBF website.
• STBF Publications & Media: Exclusive Sponsor logo will be included in:
  - STBF Save the Date Flyer     - STBF Poster     - Festival Program     - Media Advisory
• City-Wide Digital Signs: A digital sign promoting STBF with Exclusive Sponsor logo will be displayed on digital screens at City of McAllen locations.
  

Activation

• Choice of One:
  - STBF Activation     - Trick-or-Treat Trail Activation
  

Bestseller Level - $4,000

Benefits of the Bestseller Level Sponsorship include: 

• 12 Person Entries to the Wild West Casino Night Event.
• Social Media: Weekly individual sponsor highlight for 4 weeks prior to STBF.
• MPL Connect: Our monthly digital newsletter for McAllen Public Library has a reach up to 31,800 potential subscribers. Your organization will be featured as an official STBF sponsor in the September 2022 MPL Connect Newsletter.
• Website Teaser: Sponsor highlight on STBF website.
• STBF Publications & Media: Sponsor logo will be included in:
  - STBF Save the Date Flyer     - STBF Poster     - Festival Program     - Media Advisory
• City-Wide Digital Signs: A digital sign promoting STBF with sponsor logos will be displayed on digital screens at City of McAllen locations.
  

Activation

• Choice of One:
  - STBF Activation     - Trick-or-Treat Trail Activation
  

Goodreads Level - $2,000

Benefits of the Goodreads Level Sponsorship include: 

• 6 Person Entries to the Wild West Casino Night Event.
• Social Media: Collective sponsor highlight prior to STBF.
• MPL Connect: Our monthly digital newsletter for McAllen Public Library has a reach up to 31,800 potential subscribers. Your organization will be featured as an official STBF sponsor in the September 2022 MPL Connect Newsletter.
• Website Teaser: Sponsor highlight on STBF website.
• STBF Publications & Media: Collective sponsor logos will be included in:
  - STBF Save the Date Flyer     - STBF Poster     - Festival Program     - Media Advisory
  

Literacy Advocate Level - $100

Benefits of the Literacy Advocate Level Sponsorship include: 

• 1 Person Entry to the Wild West Casino Night Event.
  

The Wild West Casino Event in the Library provides sponsorship that goes directly to STBF and reinforces the impact our celebration of literature has on our community.