As part of the Centennial Celebration, the library will host its first ever author gala featuring acclaimed author Carl Hiaasen at Le Meridien Hotel in downtown Tampa. This ticketed event ($100/individual; $180/pair) includes an author reception, four-course dinner and valet parking. Reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information, call the Friends of the Library at 813-273-3616 or send an email to thplcentennialevents@gmail.com.