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Date: 

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM (doors open at 6-9)

and

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 5:30 (doors open at 5-8)

Location: 

Cedar Grove Public Library 1 Municipal Place, Cedar Grove, NJ

Hosted by: 

Intro to the Arts

Benefiting: 

The Children’s Library through the

Friends of the Cedar Grove Public Library

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🕵️ The Story

An elegant gala is underway to celebrate the library and its beloved benefactor, Evelyn Sterling. The guests are dressed to impress, the music is playing, and the evening promises to be unforgettable…

Until tragedy strikes.

When the evening’s honored guest is suddenly murdered, everyone becomes a suspect. Hidden secrets begin to unravel, alliances are tested, and it’s up to YOU to gather clues, question suspects, and help solve the mystery before the night is over.

Will you uncover the truth?

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🎟 Tickets

Your ticket includes:

Admission to the interactive show and Gala

Dinner and dessert

Mystery clue materials

Audience voting privileges

Tricky Tray

A mystery to solve

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🎶 What to Expect

Interactive murder mystery with audience participation

Live musical performances by talented local youth performers

Dinner and dessert

Clue cards and suspect investigations

Voting for who committed the crime

Photo opportunities and themed décor

A memorable evening supporting an important community cause

 

👗 Dress Code

Dress to Impress!
Cocktail attire, vintage glamour, masquerade elegance, or simply your favorite evening wear. After all…

You are not just a guest. You are also a suspect.

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❤️ Why We Are Fundraising

This event is more than an evening of entertainment. All proceeds from Murder at the Library Gala will help support the Children’s Library and its mission to foster a lifelong love of reading, imagination, and learning.

Every ticket purchased and every donation made helps provide resources, programs, and inspiring spaces where children can explore new ideas, discover their passions, and create memories that last a lifetime.

 

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📚 A Message From Us

As young artists and community members, we believe that libraries are where imagination begins. Through this fundraiser, we hope to give back to the place where so many children first discover stories, creativity, and a love of learning.

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The mystery starts here. Will you solve it? 🔎📖🎭