Books and Brews 2026
April 9, 2026 @ 6:15PM — 8:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Two Locals Brewing : 3675 Market St Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Get Directions
Celebrate Book Access & Literacy with WePAC
Join WePAC at our 3rd annual Books and Brews as we celebrate book access and foundational literacy in West Philadelphia. We will honor Eileen Hillman with our 2026 Champion of WePAC award! Support WePAC, help kids, have fun.
What: WePAC's 3rd annual Books and Brews
Where: Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:15pm to 8:30pm
How: Through sponsorships, ticket sales and raffles, we hope to raise $20,000 to support our work.
Why: Your support plays a crucial role in helping us deliver quality library programming in our partner schools throughout West Philadelphia and to increase book access and foundational literacy for young children through our Imagination Library program. Your generosity empowers us to grow our literacy enrichment work and to share the joy of reading with more than 3,300 children each week.
Tickets: All tickets include food and beverages during the event (beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic and soft drinks). Beverages provided by Two Locals Brewing.
New in 2026: Sponsors Party from 5pm to 6:15pm with special beer tasting and cheese pairing.
2026 Champion of WePAC honoree: Eileen Hillman
Parking: LAZ Parking Garage, 3711 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (ask bartender for $5 voucher). Metered Street Parking around Two Locals
Public Transportation Access:
Train: Regional Rail 30th Street Station, walk 6 blocks along Market Street to 37th.
Market-Frankford Line: 34th Street Station, walk 3 blocks along Market Street to 37th.
Bus: Septa bus lines: 21, 30, 40 all stop within 1-2 blocks of 37th & Market Streets.
A big thank you to our sponsors!
Gold
Michael Mullen
Silver
Sheera & Luke Fox
Anne McGoldrick
Kara & Steve Udicious
Bronze
Corey Abrams
Neil Batiancila
Elizabeth Cohen
Bill & Nancy Matthews
Karen Richter
Friend