The Sherman Library 23nd Annual Winter Gala

December 6th, 2025

On the evening of December 6th the Sherman Library was filled with the sounds of music, mirth and festivity as the Library hosted its 23rd anniversary fundraiser and gala, Fire and Ice. All in attendance were joyful to celebrate, seeing old friends, and making new ones. The Library décor set a festive tone as attendees chatted, dined, and perused the expansive selection of silent auction items. It was a lovely evening and a resounding success!

The Sherman Library Board of Trustees would like to thank all of the wonderful people who purchased tickets, donated auction items, made contributions, volunteered their time, and participated in the gala. The Board of Trustees would like to acknowledge and thank our sponsors:

Platinum Level Sponsors: Shane Bannon and Lauren Taylor; Loretta Finck; Irit Granger- William Pitt Sotheby’s International
Real Estate; Rodger and Hillary Krouse; Wendi Lazar and Dr. Robert Schachter; Dr. Aimee Telsey and Suzanne Telsey;
and Elpidio Villarreal and Anne Weisberg

Gold Level Sponsors: Henry and Trudy Cooperman; The Club at River Oaks; Will DeWind; Josh DeWind and Dee Ratterree;
and Jeremy and Elizabeth Mack

Silver Level Sponsors: William and Betsy Delaney; Linda and David Lakhdhir; Jeff Ginsberg and Lu Li; Elaine and Kenny Litwack; and Lumeniri Lab Grown Diamond Fine Jewelry & Gifts.

All funds raised from the Sherman Library annual gala go directly towards operating costs for the Library helping it to continue to serve the community with library materials, electronic resources, and great programming for adults and children.

We would also like to thank Bill Petkanas and Dan Mustin for providing the wonderful music that set a festive tone, Sarah Wiggins for photographing the event and beautifully capturing the guests and meriment, Brett Pransky for adding beauty to the event through his beautiful floral arrangements and Maria Loria for her amazing graphic design skills.

See the gallery below for images from the Winter Gala. Photography by Sarah Wiggins.