Join us for a fun night out — with trivia, food and beverages, and a virtual silent auction — all in support of early learning in Minnesota!
There are two things we know Minnesotans love: our awesome local breweries, and supporting a good cause! We invite you to join us the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 7th at Urban Growler in St. Paul from 5-8pm for a fun, casual event in support of our brain-building, family-bonding, early learning program for young children here in Minnesota.
We have a couple of ways you can join us and support our state's youngest learners:
- Participate in our virtual silent auction filled with amazing items and experiences from Minnesota local businesses and beyond. We have something for just about everyone. Our virtual auction will open the afternoon of Friday, October 2nd and will close Oct. 7th at 10:00pm. If you have an item or experience you would like to donate, email us at info@reachoutandreadmn.org on or before September 25th. Check again soon to see a preview of the items!
- Come hang out with us at Urban Growler in St. Paul any time between 5-8pm. We'll be in the Barrel Room event space. Around 6:30 we'll play a quick round of trivia and hear from our leadership team. Our trivia players will have a chance to win one of our very stylish "BOOKS BUILD BETTER BRAINS" t-shirts or baby onesies.
- Make a donation in support of our work. This is a fundraiser, after all! Your generosity helps us get books into the hands of kids and give their parents and caregivers the developmental coaching they need to help their little ones thrive. We need your help to make our program happen!
FAQ
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! Urban Growler is a family friendly space. We'll have a few games and books set up around the event space.
How do I get there?
Urban Growler is located at 2525 Endicott St. in St. Paul, just off of 94 and 280, or the Raymond Ave light rail station. Once you get there, you can find us in the "Barrel Room" event space.
Do I need to stay the whole time?
Pop by any time between 5 and 8pm and leave when you please! We'll likely play trivia and share a few words somewhere between 6:30 and 7pm.
What if I don't drink beer?
Urban Growler has a lot more than just beer, including kombucha, lemonade, mocktails, and lots of delicious food items!
Food?
Urban Growler has an full menu of "elevated pub food" with plenty of tasty options for your whole group!
How does the auction work?
Our virtual auction will open on the afternoon of Friday, October 2nd, and will close at 10pm the night of the event. Our online auction platform makes bidding and tracking items easy! Look out for an email announcing the opening of the auction.
Books & Brews is a free event that is open for all to attend. We don't sell tickets for the event, but we encourage all attendees who are able to make a gift in an amount that is meaningful to them. Donations make our brain-building program possible at clinics all across Minnesota!
Make your gift ahead of the event
