Banner for the murder mystery event 'Where There's a Will...,' featuring a framed portrait of a woman on the left. Text reads: 'Where There’s a Will... Murder Mystery. A Fundraiser for Columbia County Libraries. March 21–23 – Interactive Event. March 29–30 – Dinner & Show.' A blue quill graphic appears in the title.

Created by Michael Yerges & A'njulean Kirchner

Join us for a night of intrigue and suspense at the Bloomsburg Public Library!

Join us as we unravel a decades-old secret hidden within our library walls. Our second chapter of Murder in the Library will feature a thrilling mystery experience inspired by the (fictional) discovery of a (real) long-lost founder’s will. Sarah Van Tassel founded the Bloomsburg Public Library, and helped open the doors of our current library building in 1926. 

Choose your adventure:

  • Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and Sunday afternoon, March 23rd from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
    Become a sleuth as you scour the library for hidden clues in an interactive search-and-solve experience.
  • Saturday, March 29th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Sunday, March 30th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM:
    Sit back and enjoy the intrigue from your seats in a performance setting.

Each event is a complete experience with a different ending – you do not need to attend more than one unless you want to! Both weekends will feature plenty of sleuthing, food, and drink.

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.

Each ticket includes:

    • Delicious food from outstanding local restaurants;
    • Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages;
    • One drink voucher for the cash bar;
    • $9 in “clue currency;”
    • Interactive event – Three floors of murder, mystery, and intrigue!
    • Performance event – event is presented in a more seated manner.

The event includes:

  • You may purchase extra “clue currency” throughout the evening to assist you in solving the mystery. You choose which of the three partner libraries to support this way!
  • Beer and wine, as well as select specialty cocktails at the cash bar (valid ID required).
  • An exquisite raffle table for a variety of high-end prizes.
Portrait of Sarah Van Tassel, one of the founders of the Bloomsburg Public Library. She is seated by a window, wearing a white lace dress, framed in an ornate gold frame. Handwritten script in a decorative font appears faintly in the background.

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.
  • Chef Sponsor – Donate food for 50-75 people
    Chef Sponsors will be listed on the ‘Murder in the Library’ webpage, online marketing, at the event, and have a logo in the program.
  • Raffle Prize Sponsor – $100 (15 available)
    Raffle Prize Sponsors will have their names on the raffle signs and be acknowledged in the program. We have some swanky and fun prizes!
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