Ex Libris

Explore Central Library after hours while enjoying craft beverages and small bites. Join Madison Public Library Foundation on November 6, 2026 at Ex Libris!

Bring a date, gather your friends, and make it a memorable night out. All event proceeds support Madison Public Library’s programs and collections. Tickets go on sale on September 1, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Each $100 ticket includes admission and a full evening of fun:

Savor small bites from a diverse variety of local restaurants and artisan food purveyors

Sip on an exciting array of beverages. Past events have featured beer, wine, coffee, cider, spirts, non alcoholic beers and mocktails.

Challenge friends and loved ones to a scavenger hunt throughout the library

Peruse our online auction to find the perfect gift for the book lovers and foodies in your life

Pose for photos with friends and family

Sign up for a library card on site, and enjoy a wide array of donor-supported benefits

Snag some swag: take home an Ex Libris-exclusive library-themed sticker as a souvenir of your evening

Every Ticket Benefits Madison Public Library

Madison Public Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. All event proceeds support Madison Public Library’s collections, programs, and services through the Foundation’s Annual Fund.

Thank you for joining us in building better libraries every day!