# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Novel Evening with Will Weaver
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Friends of the Moorhead Library for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, local flavors and community at our second annual A Novel Evening fundraiser at Rustica. 

Celebrate the power of libraries and literacy with PEN award-winning author Will Weaver, in an intimate evening of conversation and inspiration featuring his talk on libraries as the beating heart of democracy. Attendees will enjoy a small silent auction of local flavors and talents, featuring a curated dining experience with celebrated local chef Andrea Baumgardner. 

The fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Rustica Eatery and Tavern. Hearty appetizers, desserts and one drink are included with each ticket, all crafted and served in the warm atmosphere of Rustica. Limited tickets are available at $125/ticket and can be purchased at friendsofthemoorheadlibrary.org.

Don’t miss this unique pairing of words and flavors — space is limited!

This fundraising event will support programs and services at the new Moorhead Public Library, which opened this spring at The Loop in downtown Moorhead. The Moorhead Public Library at The Loop houses the library’s collection, resources and services, alongside amenities including an indoor walking track, playground, and resource center for entrepreneurs called the Spark Center.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moorhead/a-novel-evening-with-will-weaver/200030292457321
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business, food-drinks, art, literary-art, charities, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Moorhead
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rustica Eatery & Tavern
- **lat**: 46.873641358946
- **long**: -96.77431466704
- **full address**: Rustica Eatery & Tavern, 315 Main Ave,Moorhead, Minnesota, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Novel Evening with Will Weaver being held?
  - **A:** A Novel Evening with Will Weaver takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rustica Eatery & Tavern, 315 Main Ave,Moorhead, Minnesota, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Novel Evening with Will Weaver?
  - **A:** A Novel Evening with Will Weaver is organized by Friends of the Moorhead Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Novel Evening with Will Weaver is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Moorhead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Novel Evening with Will Weaver sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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