The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation hosts ‘Wonders Beyond Words’
The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation’s annual gala took place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Parkway Central Library . The evening began with a lively cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and captivating live entertainment. It celebrated literacy, education and cultural enrichment and honored A. Morris Williams, Jr., an Emeritus Board Member. ”Wonders Beyond Words” was an extraordinary evening, enjoyed by a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic guests!
1. Honoree A. Morris Williams Jr.(second right) shared a moment with David Binswanger, Elaine Camarda, and Dorothy Binswanger
2. Honoree A. Morris Williams Jr. chatted with gala co-chair Leslie Ann Miller
3. Michael and Anna Marie Gewirtz enjoyed their ”ringside” table!
4. Astrid Masha Skarsgrad paused for a photo Jen Su during the cocktail reception
5. Quinta Faria, Jamie Blair, Ricky Perez, Sarajane Blair and Brad Copeland
6. Free Library former director Siobhan Reardon, and Free Library President and Director Kelly Richards (center) chatted with A. Morris Williams Jr. during the cocktail reception
7. Grace and Barry O’Sullivan, Daniel Blank and Sarah Case
8. George (Sandy) Day and Alice Donavin Day and Linda and Charles Schelke attended the event
9. Sade Olanipekun-Lewis shared a moment with Director Kelly Richards
10 Joe Meade, Mustafa Rashed and Keith Leaphart
11. Elizabeth Anapol and Executive Director of the Library Monique Moore Pryor
12. Michelle Tepper, Carrie Robinson, Kim Jackson-Pink, Adrienne Webb Schulman, Beverly Penn and Terri Murray
13. Joe and Ann Erquist, Tom and Jodi Cole, Kristin Polosky, Scott Wall, Melissa and Bo McClain
14. Himesh and Gianna Bruse, Dianne Mallory, Aditya Gupta and Jessica Zweig
15. Jim Stambaugh and Stephanie Lin
16. Drew Moyer, Eileen Coggins, Tom Sadler, Darlene Butler and Jude Guma
17. Sharif Street, Keith Leaphart and AJ Jordan
18. President and CEO of Project Home, Donna Bulloch, chatted with Joseph Neubauer
19. Crystal Brewery, Ryan Fleur and Liz Saccardi
20. Sheila Hess (center) and (from left) Karen Meidlinger, Cheryl Kraus, Crystal Gurin, Eliot Ingram, Jill Fink and Meliss Grimm enjoyed ”Wonder Beyond Words” at The Free Library
21. Eric Pryor, Keith Leaphart, Free Library President and Director Kelly Richards (center), Mustafa Rashed and his friend paused for a photo during the event
22. Ashley Jordan and Dr. Keeya Branson-Davis
23. Jen Su, Sheila Hess, Kate Brown Janelle Burrell, and Jennifer Lynn Robinson gathered for a photo at the end of the evening!
