The Phoenix Public Library Foundation invites you to Raise the Stacks — a one-night-only cocktail fundraiser inside the iconic Burton Barr Central Library. On Friday, November 14, guests will experience the library transformed into a vibrant after-hours venue featuring craft cocktails, delicious appetizers, live music, and a curated live and silent auction with exclusive experiences, dining packages, and local art.

Funds raised from Raise the Stacks support literacy, technology access, and lifelong learning initiatives across the Phoenix Public Library system. From early literacy programs to workforce development and digital inclusion, every ticket helps empower the next generation of readers and learners.
Be part of a night that fuels Phoenix’s future — where every ticket helps open more books, more doors, and more opportunities for our community.

Can’t attend but still want to support the Foundation? Our Silent Auction is online from November 7 to November 14 and features items curated by Pizzeria Bianco, Restaurant Progress, Local Nomad, Metalmark Fine Jewelry, Changing Hands Bookstore, Artlink, the Heard Museum, the FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, artists Sara Hubbs and Bill Timmerman, and more!

Plus, back by popular demand, Raise the Stack’s Book & Bottle Pull offers a delightful surprise: each wrapped package contains a thoughtfully paired book and bottle of wine or spirits, curated by friends of the Foundation. Buy a Book & Bottle pull online, pick it up at the Burton Barr Central Library, unwrap your surprise pairing, and discover your new favorite read alongside the perfect drink to enjoy with it! From page-turners paired with whiskey to romances matched with rosé, every combination has been selected with care.

Learn more and get tickets at www.raisethestacks.org | Tickets $75