Join Us Under the Sea!
Friday, September 26, 2025
6:00 – 9:30 PM
at DoubleTree by Hilton of Reading

Join us “under the sea” for a fun-filled evening in support of Reading Public Library, featuring savory & sweet treats, an open bar (including beer, wine, and cocktails), chef stations, live and silent auctions and raffles, and music by the Hot Club of Reading!

Perrotty and Oxholm family posing for photo at Cokctails & Classics.
Perrotty and Oxholm family posing for photo at Cokctails & Classics.
The Bar Cart staff interacting with guests from Cocktails & Classics.
The Bar Cart staff interacting with guests from Cocktails & Classics.
Group of attendees from Cocktails & Classics posing together.
Group of attendees from Cocktails & Classics posing together.
Adelphia Seafood vending food at Cocktails & Classics
Adelphia Seafood vending food at Cocktails & Classics
Hot Club of Reading performing on stage at Cocktails & Classics.
Hot Club of Reading performing on stage at Cocktails & Classics.
Hot Club of Reading performing on stage at Cocktails & Classics.
Hot Club of Reading performing on stage at Cocktails & Classics.
B2 Bistro employees serving food at Cocktails & Classics
B2 Bistro employees serving food at Cocktails & Classics
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two guests posing at cocktails and classics
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johanny with raffle tickets
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Food Stations

Judy’s on Cherry

Bapanada Catering

Chef Tim – Redner’s Fresh Markets

B2 Bistro & Bar

Go Fish! Seafood

Saucony Brewing Company

Comālli Taqueria

Victor Emmanuel II Beneficial Society

Ady Cakes

Sweet Street Desserts

Zipf’s Candies by Sweet Surprises

Live Auction

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Group of attendees from Cocktails & Classics posing together.
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Silent Auction

basket of liquors
basket of liquors
winner of little free library in a yellow sweater
winner of little free library in a yellow sweater
basket of liquor and bitters
basket of liquor and bitters
Amanda holding Christmas tree with assorted silver ornaments
Amanda holding Christmas tree with assorted silver ornaments
basket of [asta, sauce, oilive oil, olives, and other italian food garnishes
basket of [asta, sauce, oilive oil, olives, and other italian food garnishes
winner of little free library in a yellow sweater
winner of little free library in a yellow sweater
basket of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and childrens books
basket of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and childrens books
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assortment of auction items on a table at cocktails and classics.
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Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors

*As of Monday, August 4, 2025

Edgar Allan Poe Sponsor

Ernest Hemingway Sponsor

Pearl Buck Sponsors

Carolyn and Jerry Holleran

Dr. Jerome Marcus

August Wilson Sponsors

Mark & Zelda Yoder

John O’Hara Sponsors

Daryl Tillman Realty Group

Brett Wartluft of Wells Fargo Advisors

Weik Financial

Kore Mart

M&T Bank

Berks County Living

The Standard Group

Baker Tilly

Craig & Sue Perrotty

 Ginger & Marlin Miller

Customer’s Bank

William F. Roberts, Esq.

Alex & Sherry Cameron

RKL, LLP

Brentwood Industries

Berks Technical Institute

Wallace Stevens Sponsors

White Star Tours, Inc.

ProMax Fence System

F&M Trust

Penske Transportation Solutions

Stevens & Lee

Mid Penn Bank

Fleetwood Bank

Terra Settlement Services

Mark Chaknos – Keller Williams Platinum Realty

Berkshire Systems Group, Inc.

Bingaman Hess Attorneys at Law

Lori & Alan Carman

Brad Krajsa, Chester Spring Wealth Management

Burkey Construction

Dolan Construction

Mays & Rotenberg LLP

Irish Creek Construction

Brad Weisman – Keller Williams Platinum Realty

Mail-n-Ship 4U

Brensinger Family

James Michener Sponsors

Angel & Mauro Cammarano

Connors Investors, Inc.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County

Schatz Electric, Inc.

Our sponsorship list will be updated every Monday prior to the event. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s Cocktails & Classics fundraiser, please contact Carolyn Spano at carolyn.spano@readingpubliclibrary.org or use the form below. Thank you for your support of the library, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!