Queen City Book Bank's 4th Annual Gala for Literacy: One for the Books
Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) is proud to announce its 4th Annual Gala for Literacy: One for the Books on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. This year’s event marks an extraordinary milestone, the organization’s 40th year of serving Greater Cincinnati. The event will celebrate all that has been accomplished over four decades as well as the transformational literacy work still ahead.
The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, raffles, and silent auctions. We will also honor the individuals and groups whose dedication to QCBB’s mission has created a lasting impact.
QCBB CEO Michelle Otten Guenther shared, “Celebrating 40 years of literacy work is truly remarkable. This milestone belongs to every student, tutor, teacher, volunteer, and supporter who has helped create meaningful change throughout our history. I am thrilled to celebrate how far we have come and to look forward to all that is yet to come with the community that makes our programs possible.”
QCBB extends heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, guests, volunteers, and supporters who help make the Gala for Literacy possible, especially Presenting Sponsors Rob & Carrie Gould.
Event Sponsors include: Anchor Fluid Power, Busam Automotive, Cappel & Gillis Family, Dinsmore, Ken & Cathy Feldmann, General Electric Credit Union, Gerth Family, Great American Insurance Group, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greg & Kay Harmeyer, HCM Wealth Advisors & CPAs, Brandon & Kelly Janszen, Johnson Investment Counsel, KMK Law, Kushman Family, Carrie & Dan Little, Andrew & Kim McDermott, Kevin & Erica McDonnell, Katy Meinhardt, Messer, Michael & Abigail Murray, Ollie Otter Enterprises, Otten Family, Payton’s Lemonade Stand, Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky, Scripps Howard Fund, E.W. Scripps Company, Seton High School, Warm Brothers, Jay & Kathy Wertz and Wimberg Landscaping.
In-Kind Sponsors include: Abby Girl Sweets, Brave Like Me, DSW Diamonds, Float Away Events, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, Jeff Ruby Foundation, and Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
Tickets are $125 and include dinner and an open bar. Complimentary parking is available. Early registration is encouraged as this event traditionally sells out. Ticket price will increase to $150 after January 16th. Pre-sale raffles—including Major Award, Cincinnati Reds Diamond Seats, Jeff Ruby’s, and Louis Vuitton—are available, and winners do not need to be present to claim prizes.
Media admission is complimentary. For press inquiries, call 513-621-7323.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3419961-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3419961-2
