In the late 1800s, Andrew Carnegie suggested to a group of Fort Worth women trying to build a library that they ask local men to donate "the price of a good cigar" to their cause. They did, and when enough funds were raised to start the project, Carnegie kicked in another $50,000. Today, the Fort Worth library system has 15 branches, more than 200 employees and a rich community outreach program that is funded in large part by The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. Each year the Foundation gives a nod to Carnegie with its Cigar Smoker benefit, a swanky seated wild-game dinner at the Fort Worth Club that features fine wines and spirits, and of course, premium cigars.