MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion will host its 2022 fund-raiser, Tables of Content, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 17 and Sunday, June 26.

On those dates, supporters of the library will host literary-inspired dinners at their homes to raise funds for library programming and resources.

Each dinner is based on a book the host selects. The participant’s choice of book and date availability will determine which dinner to attend.  

Discussion of the book will be the evening’s focal point, along with the opportunity to meet new people and share a meal. To add a dash of mystery, the location and host are not revealed until a week before.

Guests are asked to choose two books from the list, in order of preference. Assignments will be made to accommodate date and book choices as best as possible. 

Book list for Friday, June 17, 2022: 

“The Cold Millions’’ by Jess Walter

“Harlem Shuffle’’ by Colson Whitehead

“The Personal Librarian’’ by  Benedict and Murray

“Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madam X’’ by Deborah Davis

“Under the Whispering Door’’ by  TJ Klune, this dinner will be served in an enclosed porch or outdoor setting 

Book list for Sunday, June 26:

“Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking’’ by Bill Beaufort

“The Personal Librarian’’ by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

“Slow Fire Burning’’ by Paula Hawkins

“The Lincoln Highway’’ by  Amor Towles

“Overstory’’ by Richard Powers

The dinner for these last two books will be served in an enclosed porch or outdoor setting 

Rain dates for the outdoor venues are Friday, June 24 for the June 17 dinners and Monday, June 27 for the June 26 events. 

Tickets are $65 per person. Registration forms are available at the library or on the library website at www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org. 

Checks and registration forms should be mailed or brought to the library. Any dietary restrictions should be indicated with the reply.

The deadline for responding is May 1.Tickets are limited.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Sherry at the library at (508) 748-1252.