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Friday, October 14
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Central Library, Copley Square


Ticket Price: $125

Hosted by the Emerging Leaders of the Boston Public Library Fund

  NIGHT IN THE STACKS IS NOW SOLD OUT! 

We look forward to seeing our registered guests on Friday.

In the Stacks After Dark

Hosted by the Emerging Leaders, young Bostonians dedicated to supporting the Boston Public Library’s crucial role in the city, Night in the Stacks is the only chance to visit the Library after dark.

Grab your friends, co-workers, and family members for a night of dancing and socializing with fellow library lovers from across the city.

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If you are looking to mix up your Friday night routine, meet new people, and enjoy a premier space, look no further. There will be cocktails, food, raffles, and music, all taking place in the Library’s historic McKim Building. 

The evening is both a celebration of the Boston Public Library and a fundraiser to help catapult the Library to new heights of innovation and achievement. Your ticket purchase helps support programs, services, and collections.

Event Details

  • We are thrilled to have The Sweetbeats perform at Night in the Stacks. Their musicians bring a unique flavor to a wide range of music. 
  • Or enjoy a quieter lounge space with trivia from the Leventhal Map and Education Center. 
  • Exclusive access to the Sargent Gallery.
  • Raffle prizes include Celtics tickets, a stay at the Marriott, and more. 
  • Specialty cocktails will be available for an additional purchase. Tequila Mockingbird, anyone?
  • Dress is Literary Chic. This is optional of course, but you may be inspired by your favorite book. 

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Questions? Contact Katie Miller, Associate Director of Communications and Donor Relations at kmiller@bplfund.org.

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