Over $140,000 Raised in Support of Your Library
We Thank Our Generous Sponsors, Patrons, Donors & Attendees
Please Save-the-Date for Beyond the Stacks 2026!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
6-10pm
Marriott Anchorage Hotel
Our Vision
Our vision for Anchorage is an educated and connected community where our Library is an essential center for learning, inspiration, and community pride for people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. To know a library is to know the world
2025 Tickets, Tables & Event Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
Presenting Sponsorship includes special acknowledgment of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as in Friends of the Library promotions. Up to eight dinner reservations, with guests seated at a very special VIP table, are also available at this level, if requested.
Bibliophile Sponsor
$2,500
Bibliophile sponsorship includes special acknowledgment of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as in Friends of the Library promotions. Up to eight dinner reservations are also available at this level, if requested.
Corporate Sponsor
$1,500
Corporate sponsorship includes special acknowledgment of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as in Friends of the Library promotions. Up to eight dinner reservations are also available at this level if requested.
Patron Sponsor
$450
Patron Sponsorship includes special acknowledgment of your contribution in the program and at the event, as well as in Friends of the Library promotions. Two dinner reservations are also available at this level if requested.
Corporate Table
$1,500
The Corporate Table includes attending the event, with eight reservations for dinner at a table named in your honor, and acknowledgment of your contribution in the program, as well as at the event and in Friends of the Library promotions. The opportunity for an Alaskan author to be your table host is also included.
Book Club/Non-Profit Org/Friends & Family Table – $800
The Club/Non-Profit Org/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 organization or Friends/Family group.
Individual Event Ticket
$120 to $130
$120 – Individual Event Ticket: Friends of the Library members
$130 – Individual Event Ticket: Non-members of Friends of the Library (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!
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.