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Fort Worth Public Librarys Cigar Smoker fundraiser, a 29-year tradition, celebrates its 125th anniversary on May 6th, raising millions for library upgrades and programs. The event, hosted at the Fort Worth Club, features cigars, whiskey, and community support, with CBS News Texas anchor Ken Molestina emceeing. The librarys roots trace back to 1892, founded by Jennie Scheuber and her team, who raised funds door-to-door. Andrew Carnegies donation of $50,000 helped build the first library. The Cigar Smoker event, initially sparked by Scheubers team asking for the price of a good cigar, has become a prestigious event, raising funds for the librarys future.

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