Chef John Hampton serving the holiday dinner at the South End library last year, with Pat Loomis and his Friends in the background.

Yes, it’s that time of year when library staff and library supporters and friends get together for the Annual Holiday Party. As always, there will be Jazz and Blues music between the stacks, with Pat Loomis and his Friends who will include Antonio Loomis on guitar, Jim Dower, piano, Colescott Rubin, bass, and Benny Benson on drums. In addition, Loomis hopes to book a Special Guest, who shall be announced shortly.

In previous years, the husband of library staffer Carol Glass, John Hampton, prepared dinner but, regrettably, he is unable to do so this year (though we hope he’ll attend). Instead, library staff and FOSEL board members are organizing dinner and drink. As always, culinary donations will be welcomed.

Free to all. The library is fully handicapped accessible.