The Reading for the Roses 2026 is the fourth annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser for the Brownwood Community Library, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST at the Brownwood Event Center Complex in Brownwood, Texas. This community event features a southern buffet, live jazz music, derby hat and bow tie contests, and both silent and live auctions, all while broadcasting the Kentucky Derby on big-screen TVs. Individual tickets are priced at $125, with various sponsorship tables available ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to help fund the library's essential programs, services, and educational initiatives. Proceeds from the auction and ticket sales directly support the library's operational expenses that exceed local government funding, and the organizers are actively seeking auction item donations and community sponsorships.
