• Low literacy leads to high unemployment, poor earning prospects, and welfare dependency.

• A low literacy level is the single strongest predictor of an individual’s health status.

• The literacy level of a mother is the most significant predictor of their child’s success in school.

• The number of adults with low literacy skills in the U.S. equals the population of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana combined.

Help us to break this cycle of

poverty and illiteracy!

Did you know. . .

About Our Organizations

The Literacy ConnectionThe Literacy Connection serves adults in northern Rock County who want to learn how to read, write, speak and understand English. Formerly known as The Janesville Literacy Council, it is a non-profit, volunteer-driven agency that has been improving lives through literacy since 1971.

TLC helps learners reach their personal literacy goals to achieve their full potential at work, at home and in the community. Instruction is provided one-on-one with trained volunteer tutors. In addition to English-language instruction, it also offers a variety of other services, including basic computer training, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) instruction in Spanish and more.

The Friends of Hedberg Public LibraryThe Friends of HPL help the library provide an extra level of services not made possible through the normal operating budget. An elected board of trustees governs the Friends. Various committees, with the support of library staff, carry out the group’s work.

Proceeds from their efforts have supported projects to enhance the library’s collection, expand the community’s awareness of library programs and services, and support demonstration projects to meet new needs.

BURGERS• MALTS•SODABobbi’s

7th AnnualLITERACY FUNDRAISER

Whoa, Daddy-O!Looks like someone’s cruisin’ for a bruisin’!

MurderSaturday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

A Mingle Murder Mystery

Check out la s t year ’ s sh in d ig :

YES, I’d like to support literacy services in my community at the following level:

__ MALT SHOP [EVENT] $1000

__ ICE CREAM SODA [BAR] $750

__JUKEBOX [MUSIC] $500

__ TWIST & SHOUT [DANCE FLOOR] $250

__ TODAY’S SPECIAL [TABLE] $100

Enclosed is my check in the amount of:

$________You may also make your donation online. Visit hedbergpubliclibrary.org for details.

Name: _____________________________________

Company Name: _____________________________

Mailing Address:

___________________________________________

___________________________________________

City/State/ZIP: _______________________________

Email Address: ______________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Please make checks payable to: The Friends of Hedberg Public Library

Detach this form and mail to: 316 S. Main St., Janesville, WI 53545

* Donations must be made by July 15 for guaranteed inclusion in all of our marketing materials.

** Send company logo (.eps preferred, .png or .jpg accepted) to ehough@hedbergpubliclibrary.org.

View the menu below to choose your area of sponsorship.

MALT SHOP [EVENT] $1000 Your company’s logo will headline our print and social media campaign as well as the event banner on the night of the event. A custom ad will also appear in our event program and you’ll receive two free event tickets.

ICE CREAM SODA [BAR] $750 Your company’s logo will appear in our print and social media campaign as well as custom banners on our bar. A custom ad will also appear in our event program and you’ll receive two free event tickets.

JUKEBOX [MUSIC] $500 Your company’s logo will appear in our print and social media campaign as well as banner signs on our jukebox. A custom ad will also appear in our event program and you’ll receive two free event tickets.

TWIST & SHOUT [DANCE FLOOR] $250 You or your company’s name will appear in our print and social media campaign as well on the dance floor stanchions. Your name will also be included in our event program and you’ll receive two free event tickets.

TODAY’S SPECIAL [TABLE] $100 Your or your company’s name will appear on custom centerpieces on the night of the event. Your name will also be included in our event program.

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Bobbi’s�

7th AnnualLiteracy Fundraiser

MurderSATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 7 PM

50s Attire WelcomeCASH BAR | HOR’S DEVOURS

DANCING | LIVE PERFORMANCESCLASSIC CARS | PRIZES

Hedberg Public Library 316 South Main Street | Janesville, Wisconsin

h e d b e r g p u b l i c l i b r a r y. o r gTickets available at the library’s Checkout Desk,

The Literacy Connection or at Book World. Call 608.758.6607 for more information.

Hedberg Public Library | 316 South Main Street | Janesville, Wisconsin

Tickets $40HEDBERGPUBLICLIBRARY.ORGCALL 6080.758.6607 FOR DETAILS.

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Bobbi’s

7th AnnualLiteracy Fundraiser

MurderSATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 7 PM50s Attire WelcomeCASH BAR | HOR’S DEVOURSDANCING | LIVE PERFORMANCESCLASSIC CARS | PRIZES

Hedberg Public Library | 316 South Main Street | Janesville, WisconsinTickets $40HEDBERGPUBLICLIBRARY.ORGCALL 6080.758.6607 FOR DETAILS.

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Make a difference.Did you know: for every $1 spent on adult literacy, society reaps $7.14 in return — whether through increased revenues or decreased expenditures?*

Become A Night at the Library sponsor. Support The Literacy Connection and the Friends of the Hedberg Public Library in their mission to provide vital literacy services to adults in our community. Making a difference in the lives of adults makes a difference for everyone.

It’s a good investment.Not only will your sponsorship benefit our community (which feels great), it’s a highly visible investment for your business.

Did you know: each day the library greets over 1,000 visitors?

As a sponsor, your company will be featured prominently in our A Night at the Library print and social media campaign, including: posters in the library and around town, postcards mailed to over 500 residents, Facebook and Instagram posts and images seen by more than 2600 fans - and even on an event billboard. Plus, we’ll link to your website from our webpage and send you two free tickets if you donate $250 or more. Now you’re cookin’!

NEW! Sponsor $500 or more and we’ll write your organization into our murder mystery script!

But, wait – this will really make you flip.This year, the Hedberg Public Library will be transported to 1957 - and to Bobbi’s, the best burger joint in town with the world’s greatest malts.

Guests at the Malt Shop will enjoy a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres - plus an interactive murder mystery and live performances that will really razz your berries.

With your help, we’ll recreate a cool 50s scene as we raise awareness (and money) for adult literacy.

HEDBERGPUBLICLIBRARY.ORGTICKETS $40

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 7 PM

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