The San Diego Public Library organized an adult spelling bee with the San Diego Press Club and San Diego Council on Literacy as a fundraiser. The event was presided over by Peter Sokolowski from Merriam-Webster and judged by radio host Grant Barrett and the library director. It was open to the public and offered free parking and drinks, with winners receiving prizes. The proceeds benefited literacy programs in San Diego.

1. San Diego Public Library
Hosts Spelling Bee for Adults
By: Bharat Lall

2. San Diego Public Library Hosts Spelling Bee
for Adults
Bharat Lall is based in San Diego, California, and serves as CEO of Pinnacle Hotels USA. A
successful hotelier and executive, Bharat Lall also contributes to society through charitable causes
including donating to the San Diego Public Library.

3. San Diego Public Library Hosts Spelling Bee
for Adults
The San Diego Public Library, together with the San Diego Press Club and San Diego Council on
Literacy, organized a spelling competition for adults that doubled as a fundraiser for those
organizations. The event, titled “Spelling Bee for Grownups,” was presided over by Peter Sokolowski
of Merriam-Webster.

4. San Diego Public Library Hosts Spelling Bee
for Adults
The spelling competition, which was free and open to the public, was judged by radio personality
Grant Barrett and the San Diego Public Library Director, Misty Jones. Paired with a free beverage, the
audience members were allowed free parking for two hours. Winners also took home prizes.

5. San Diego Public Library Hosts Spelling Bee
for Adults
The San Diego Public Library serves as the source for information, education, and recreational
interests of San Diego residents with 35 branches, a Central Library, a literacy program, and an online
presence.