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Library director says Books & Bees drew strong turnout despite late rain
Summary
Gretchen Harden reported that Bee Cave’s 5th annual Books & Bees festival drew increased sponsorship and audience engagement; organizers are preparing summer-reading programming and on-demand public materials.
Gretchen Harden, Bee Cave’s library director, briefed the council on the city’s 5th annual Books & Bees festival and reported it was a community success despite late-day rain.
Harden said the Friday author night “was our most successful one yet,” with packed author panels and increased sponsorship and earned media. She told the council the Saturday festival drew strong attendance even though rain began late in the afternoon.
The director said the city will focus next on summer-reading programs and described plans to make background materials available on demand to support public participation in future programs. Mayor King thanked staff for the event and praised the festival’s role as a community tradition.
