Join us for a night of intrigue and suspense at the Bloomsburg Public Library!
Created by Crime Time Productions
Join us for a night of intrigue and suspense at the Bloomsburg Public Library! It’s up to you and your fellow detectives to piece together the clues, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth. Who will solve the mystery? Find out at this thrilling, immersive event where every guest plays a part in the unfolding drama. Don’t miss your chance to step into the pages of this unforgettable murder mystery!
Chapter Three: Publish or Perish
It’s time for the 1st Annual Susquehanna Valley Writers Festival! Sponsored by a prestigious publishing company, they’ve chosen the Bloomsburg Public Library as the venue for three days of celebrating local authors and their achievements. But the festival is also a competition between local authors for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a publishing contract and book tour for their current book and a $50,000 advance on their next book! The head of the publishing company, a celebrated literary critic, and a famous local author would be the ones choosing between the four finalists. The competition would culminate on the last night of the festival, with the winner being revealed by the judges at a cocktail reception at the library.
And tonight is the night! The judges, finalists, and guests have all gathered at the library and are eagerly awaiting the announcement. But while everyone nibbles hors d’oeuvres and sips cocktails, it becomes very clear that something has gone wrong…
This fundraiser will support the partnership between the Bloomsburg Public Library, the Columbia County Traveling Library, and the Orangeville Public Library. Come out and make fun memories with friends old and new while supporting the community, programs, and collections of our Columbia County libraries.
Buy A Gift Certificate to the Event!
Struggling to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-please person? Give them an unforgettable experience with a Murder Mystery Gift Certificate! Your gift covers a night of intrigue, suspense, delicious food, and immersive fun at the Bloomsburg Public Library. Plus, your purchase directly supports the Columbia County libraries and their valuable community programs.
Regular tickets will go on sale January 1st, 2026. Your recipient can use their code to redeem their tickets at that time!
Purchase a gift certificate to cover the cost of a ticket for a loved one. They will be able to choose their date after January 1. We can mail, email, or hold a gift certificate for pickup at the Bloomsburg Public Library! Let us know your preference in the purchase form. Orders received by December 15th should arrive via USPS by Christmas.
Ticket Details
Tickets and Gift Certificates will go on sale January 1st, 2026.
Each $50 ticket includes:
Delicious food from outstanding local restaurants*;
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages;
One drink voucher for the cash bar;
Interactive event – Three floors of murder, mystery, and intrigue!**
Beer and wine will be available, as well as select specialty cocktails at the cash bar (valid ID required).
*Dinner, including tasty offerings from area restaurants, is served buffet-style with plenty of delicious food. However, please be advised that it is not a seated dining experience, except for those who indicate they have mobility restrictions.
**There is a place on the ticket form to indicate if you or any in your party have mobility restrictions. We will make accommodations to tailor the experience.
Event Sponsorship
Would you or your business like to sponsor the event of the season? This fundraiser benefits the three partner libraries and their missions as libraries and community centers with dozens of engaging programs for all ages.
Sponsorship Levels – Murder in the Library
All sponsorships will include marketing to over 20,000 people through email and social media.
- Police Commissioner – $2000 (2 available)
“Police Commissioners” will have their names and large logos prominently displayed on our ‘Murder in the Library’ webpage, names in the newspaper ads, online marketing, large signage at the event and in the program, and four tickets to their chosen event day! - Detective – $1000 (5 available)
“Detectives” will have their names and medium logos on our ‘Murder in the Library’ webpage, online marketing, signage at the event, and in the program, and two tickets to their chosen event day! - Inspector – $500 (10 available)
“Inspectors” will have their names and small logos on our ‘Murder in the Library’ webpage, online marketing, at the event, and in the program, and one ticket to their chosen event day! - Private Eye – $250 (20 available)
“Private Eyes” will be listed on our ‘Murder in the Library’ webpage, online marketing, at the event, and in the program.