Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation's

Authors & Illustrators Gala

Event Details

 Where: Hilton Vancouver (301 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660)

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Silent Auction: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dinner Program: 6:45 PM (Ballroom doors open at 6:30 PM)

Other Ways to Show Your Libraries and Community Some Love!

Paddle Raise

Help us invest in the future of our community! Join us for our Paddle Raise, where every bid goes directly to supporting our local libraries and the resources that bring our community together.

Friends of the Carpenter Birdhouses

Each dinner table at this year's gala will feature a beautiful handcrafted birdhouse made by volunteers of Friends of the Carpenter. These one-of-a-kind pieces are available for purchase throughout the evening, with all proceeds directly benefiting Friends of the Carpenter. We hope you'll take one home!

Private Author Reception

Please note that the Author Reception is a private event this year.

Sponsorships

Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are available for those wishing to support Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Please see the "Sponsorships" page or reach out to jsamwel@fvrlfoundation.org.