Libraries for Kids International’s 5th annual charity fundraising event, held in conjunction with World Book Day, is Saturday, April 25, at Port Royal Sound Foundation, Okatie, South Carolina. With the theme, “Dreams Under the Serengeti,” the evening event promises adventure, inspiring stories and testimonials, breathtaking visuals, music, and food.
“Attendees will enjoy a surprising and immersive journey ‘to Africa’ for the evening, through sound and visuals,” said Laura Winkel, CEO, Libraries for Kids International. “There is a great menu, curated and executed by a James Beard Foundation semifinalist.”
Anyone – those attending or not attending — can participate in an online auction opening April 18, which helps fund the organization’s vital mission, Winkel said. Participants can place bids on art creations by local artists, dining, experiences such as tickets to significant sports events, plus camping, fishing, hunting and skiing opportunities, gift baskets, private events and travel to places such as Canada, Europe and Pacific Islands. Online auction items can be viewed now on the event website. A portion of each item bidders purchase may be tax deductible.
Tickets are available for individuals, couples and tables for 10 attendees, which includes a seated dinner, music and open bar, plus presentations and more. To learn more, view a video of the 2025 event.
“Dreams Under the Serengeti” builds momentum and raises funds for Libraries for Kids International’s mission to provide books to establish libraries in publicly funded rural schools across Africa. Event goals are to raise $200,000 to fund eight containers which hold 336,000 books for more than 2,200 school libraries, reaching some 560,000 students.
Sponsorships are also available on the website, ranging from $500 to $20,000 and above.
