An Evening with Sherlock Holmes and The Sub-Librarians

The Sub-Librarians Scion of the Baker Street Irregulars in the American Library Association
A joint dinner meeting with The Red Circle of Washington being held on Friday, 24 June 2022, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

By the Book: The Where-Are-We-This-Year Universe Where Sherlock Holmes and the Library World Intersect

Location
District ChopHouse & Brewery (509 7th Street NW; Washington, D.C.); see more details below

Description
About the Meeting
The Sub-Librarians and The Red Circle scion societies of the Baker Street Irregulars will hold a joint meeting during the American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

This event is sponsored by Core, a division of the American Library Association.

Keynote Speaker: Marsha Pollak
Marsha Pollak is a member of Baker Street Irregulars (BSI), the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes (ASH), and several local scion societies across the United State, and has served as the chair of The Sub-Librarians for 40 years.

Marsha’s career and marriage have taken her from her native Cincinnati to New York, Florida, Texas, and California, joining scion societies along the way. As a member of the BSI (her investiture is “A Small but Select Library”), she coordinates the BSI Trust’s Oral History Project, serves as editor for the BSI Press Professions Series, and presents the “Standing on the Terrace” memorial remembrances at the BSI annual dinners.

In addition, The Sub-Librarians and The Red Circle will continue their traditional, irregular toasts. And, no doubt, Dana Richards of The Red Circle will present yet another diabolical quiz.

The Dinner & Reservations
Dinner will cost $70.00, including tax and tip. We are obliged to confirm the number of participants to The Red Circle, so payment in advance is required. There is a cash bar (wine and beer). Since the meal is served buffet-style, there is no need to make advance menu selections, but reservations are due by no later than June 17. Contact George H. Scheetz (gscheetz@bataviapubliclibrary.org) to request dinner reservations and make payment arrangements via Venmo (upon request) or check.

On the Buffet
• Chicken Picatta (scallopini chicken, lemon, artichoke, capers)
• Oven Baked Salmon (served with roasted corn scallion relish)
• White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
• Freshly Baked Corn Bread and Honey Butter
• Coffee and Iced Tea

Location:
Venue & Parking
The District ChopHouse & Brewery is located at 509 7th Street NW in the District of Columbia. The dinner meeting will take place in The Vault, on the lower level; there is an elevator.

In addition to the parking option shown on the map, there is another parking option at 875 D Street NW. The nearest Metro stops are Judiciary Square, Archives / Navy Memorial / Penn Quarter, and Gallery Place Chinatown.

The Committee on Victuals points out that this location was selected for its proximity to the ALA Annual Conference at the Convention Center.

Note: In order to best provide the safest gathering possible, proof of COVID vaccination is required to attend the dinner meeting. The organizers have instituted this policy to best protect everyone attending, and to follow the CDC’s suggested best practices. You will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination, including booster.

Contact Information
For more information or to request dinner reservations and make payment arrangements via Venmo (upon request) or check, please contact:— George H. Scheetz; gscheetz@bataviapubliclibrary.org