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Celebrate Literacy. Build Brighter Futures.
Join us for Raise the Stacks 2026, the Phoenix Public Library Foundation's signature fundraising event, where Burton Barr Central Library transforms into a vibrant after-hours celebration of literacy and community.
Every year, Phoenix Public Library empowers hundreds of thousands of people to discover a love of reading, prepare children for kindergarten, connect teens to college, help job seekers build careers, support entrepreneurs, and provide trusted resources and connections for neighbors navigating life's challenges.
When you attend Raise the Stacks, you're helping make all of this possible.
Enjoy an evening of live music, handcrafted cocktails, delicious bites, exciting auction packages, and favorite traditions like the Book & Bottle Pull while celebrating the life-changing impact of Phoenix Public Library with fellow community supporters.
Friday, November 6, 2026
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Burton Barr Central Library | 5th Floor Reading Room
Tickets: $100 per person
Online Silent Auction & Raffle
October 30-November 6
Free to register and bid from anywhere!
Reserve your ticket today and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of libraries and the people who make their impact possible.
Become a Raise the Stacks Sponsor!
Join us and be part of what's possible.
For more than 100 years, Phoenix Public Library has been a cornerstone of our community, connecting people to knowledge, opportunity, and each other.
Today, the Library is where:
- Children build early literacy skills
- Students find their path to college
- Job seekers gain tools for success
- Entrepreneurs grow new ideas
- Public funding keeps the doors open. Your support makes this work possible.
Make an Impact
Your sponsorship helps:
- Prepare children for kindergarten
- Expand access to education and resources
- Support College Depot and student success
- Strengthen families and communities across Phoenix
Raise the Stacks is more than an event; it's a chance to invest in our entire community.
As a sponsor, you demonstrate your commitment to education, access, and a stronger Phoenix.
Phoenix Public Library Foundation
Board of Directors
Regina Edwards, Board Chair
Zachary Schroeder, Vice Chair
Dave Howell, Treasurer
Keith Vigraham, Secretary
Doug Allsworth
Monica Brown
Sarah Glover
Amy Patel
Kathryn Peacock
Seth Roberts
Leah Tinney
Destiny Ruiz
John Russo
Jenny Holsman Tetreault
Seth Young
Kelly Bushong, President, Ex-Officio
Erin MacFarlane, Ex-Officio
Jason Peterson, Ex-Officio
Staff
Kelly Bushong, Executive Director
Monserrat Pineda, Development Manager
Raise the Stacks Planning Committee
Special thanks to our incredible Raise the Stacks Planning Committee for their creativity, energy, and dedication to making this event a success in support of Phoenix Public Library.
Jenny Holsman Tetreault
Regina Edwards
Doug Allsworth
Nicole Fries
Joy Haugen
Amanda Gonzales
Laura Leonard
Jackie Palmenberg
Kristin Priscella
Jenny Bruns
Sarah Glover
Keith Vigraham
Seth Roberts
Kathryn Peacock
