

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Friends Book Ball
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We invite you to an enchanting evening filled with music, dancing, and literary flair — where costumes are not just welcome, they’re encouraged! Come as your favorite book character or dress to impress in elegant evening wear.

? February 21 | 6:00 PM
? The Lighthouse Knoxville
? $125 per person
? This event is for ages 18 and up

Your ticket includes delicious hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages, plus access to a cash bar featuring special book-themed cocktails or mocktails. Enjoy a DJ, multiple dance areas, and beautiful book-inspired photo backdrops to capture the magic of the night.

? All proceeds benefit Knox County Public Library programs, supporting readers of all ages across our community.

? Can’t attend in person?
You can still be part of the celebration with our beloved Stay Home and Read a Book Ball. Cozy up with a great book at home and consider donating what you’d spend on a night out — your generosity still makes a powerful impact.

✨ Dress up. Dance. Read. Give back. ✨
? Tickets and donation options are available now:
? https://www.knoxfriends.org/friends_book_ball/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/the-friends-book-ball/200029471986214
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1014

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029471986214?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=knoxville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lighthouse Knoxville
- **lat**: 35.925629896
- **long**: -84.0120625805
- **full address**: Lighthouse Knoxville, 6800 Baum Dr,Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Knox County Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-knox-county-public-library/4486306)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lighthouse Knoxville, 6800 Baum Dr,Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Knox County Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Friends Book Ball ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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