Saturday, April 11th, 2026
6pm-10pm
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
Silent Auction – Dinner – Live Auction
Guest Author Presentation: Don Rearden, author of “The Raven’s Gift”
2026 Tickets, Tables & Event Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
Presenting sponsorship includes special acknowledgement of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as on the Friends of the Library’s website, social media and in Library publications.
Bibliophile Sponsor
$5,000
Bibliophile sponsorship includes special acknowledgement of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as on the Friends of the Library’s website, social media and in Library publications.
Corporate Sponsor
$1,800
Corporate sponsorship includes special acknowledgement of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as on the Friends of the Library’s website, social media and in Library publications.
Presenting Sponsor Table
$10,000
Become a Presenting Sponsor, and attend the event, with a Presenting Sponsor Table. Seating for eight guests at a specially decorated VIP premier sponsor table, named in your honor, is included. You may also choose to select one of the evening’s Alaskan guest authors as your table host.
You will receive special acknowledgement in the program and at the event, as well as on the Friends of the Library’s website, social media and in Library publications.
Bibliophile Sponsor Table
$5,000
Become a Bibliophile Sponsor, and attend the event, with a Bibliophile Sponsor Table. Seating for eight guests at a special VIP sponsor table, named in your honor, is included. You also have the option of an Alaskan guest author as your table host.
You will receive special acknowledgement in the program and at the event, as well as on the Friends of the Library’s website, social media and in Library publications.
Corporate Sponsor Table
$1,800
Become a Corporate Sponsor, and attend the event, with a Corporate Sponsor Table. Seating for eight guests, at a sponsor table named in your honor, is included. You also have the option of an Alaskan guest author as your table host.
You will receive special acknowledgement in the program and at the event, as well as on the Friends of the Library’s website, social media and in Library publications.
Book Club/Non-Profit Group/Friends & Family Table – $920
The Book Club/Non-Profit Group/Friends & Family Tables offer room for eight with the opportunity for an Alaskan author as your host.
Your table will be named for your Book Club, Non-Profit, or Friends/Family group.
Individual Event Ticket
$120 to $145
Friends of the Library Members
Chicken or Vegetarian Entree
$120 / ticket
Friends of the Library Members
Beef Entree
$135 / ticket
Non-members
Chicken or Vegetarian Entree
$130 / ticket*
Non-members
Beef Entree
$145 / ticket*
*includes 3-month trial membership to FOL
Donation
I can’t attend but I’d like to make a donation to the Friends of the Library.
$50 – Title Level
$100 – Book Shelf Level
$250 – Library Stack Level
$500 – Book Nook Level
$1000 – Reading Room Level
Any amount is welcome!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Beyond the Stacks 2025 was a Record-Breaking Success!!
Over $140,000 Raised in Support of Your Library
We Thank Our Sponsors, Patrons, Donors & Attendees
About Beyond the Stacks
Did you know that Friends of the Library funds essential library programs, such as Summer Learning, Anchorage Reads and special events and programming for children and adults?
By attending Beyond the Stacks, you will help school-age children across the city keep reading throughout the summer to maintain their literacy skills. Plus, with so many exciting auction items, you could walk away with a unique treasure AND benefit the Library you love!
Thanks to generous community members like you, Beyond the Stacks has raised over $940,000 in the last 20 years for books, media, and programs.