Library Foundation of Los Angeles

In case you can't tell, our President and CEO Stacy Lieberman 💙's Los Angeles Public Library! Join her on April 6 to celebrate the 37th Stay Home and Read a Book Ball and help power the promise of the Los Angeles Public Library. RSVP and learn more at LFLA.org/StayHome. What are you reading for the ball? Let us know by posting a photo at #LFLABookBall!

We’re thrilled to announce the incredible Honorary Chairs of the 2025 Stay Home and Read a Book Ball: Rosecrans Baldwin, Robin Coste Lewis, and Héctor Tobar! 🎉Read with us, and together we will power the promise of the Los Angeles Public Library—one page (and donation) at a time. 📖 To RSVP and learn more, visit LFLA.org/StayHome! #LFLABookBall #LAPL #SupportYourLibrary

It was delightful to host Patrice McLaurin for a reading of her picture book "Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?" at Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library (picture), North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library, and Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library! McLaurin took her audience on a journey into the often-forgotten contributions of African-American inventors through fun activities, Q&A, and a book signing. This event is part of the No Prior Art: Illustrations of Inventions program series. Join in on the fun through May 11, with programs for Angelenos of all ages across 22 participating branch locations. Click here to view our current schedule: https://lnkd.in/gVKfVwSW #LAPL #LFLA #NoPriorArt #PatriceMcLaurin #AuthorTalk

We are honored to announce that the legendary Isabel Allende has been named Chair of LFLA’s longest-running (and comfiest) fundraiser, the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball. Allende is a literary icon, a lifelong champion of stories, and knows firsthand how libraries transform and sustain lives. Join us on April 6 in celebrating the magic of the Library and the impact of giving—all from the comfort of home. See info at LFLA.org/STAYHOME.

To our LFLA friends: We know many of you have seen the disheartening news about the latest Executive Order that moves to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services nationwide that millions of people rely on every day. Over the years, LFLA has secured IMLS grant funding for @lapubliclibrary initiatives to enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) programming, support the training of library and archives professionals, and develop sensory-friendly spaces for teens and children, among others. While LAPL will continue to provide robust resources to our communities thanks to local funding, it’s time to show up #ForOurLibraries to advocate for IMLS and the transformative grant funding that makes a difference in LA and across the country! Click here to advocate for our libraries: https://lnkd.in/gG47d3ts

Los Angeles, thank you for making history with us at our first-ever Night at the Library! In partnership with Los Angeles Public Library, LAist , Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and LA Phil, it was such a thrill to transform Central Library into an after-hours festival—swirling with the energy of incredible live performances, thousands of engaged library lovers, and diverse modes of storytelling. Being together with you, in such a magical celebration of our libraries, our stories, and our city, was an experience that we’ll never forget. But the fun doesn't stop here! We invite you to continue to stay involved with more exciting programming at the Library via lfla.org.   Photos by Loreen Sarkis.   #NightAtTheLibrary #LibraryLove #LAPL #LFLA #LibrariesofInstagram

Thanks to Channel 35 for this wonderful feature on Beyond the Stacks: The Library of the Future! It was such an honor to sit down this week with City Librarian John Szabo and LAist's Austin Cross for a dynamic conversation about the transformative work of Los Angeles Public Library and the ever-evolving role of public libraries in civic life. Learn about more ways you can get involved with our community of passionate library supporters at Library Foundation of Los Angeles. We look forward to seeing you soon at the Library!

SAVE THE DATE: April 6 is The Stay Home and Read a Book Ball! LFLA’s longest-running (and comfiest) fundraiser returns for its 37th edition. Get in on the fun from wherever you are that day and help power the promise of the Los Angeles Public Library. 📖✨ Click here to join the ball: lfla.org/stayhome.    #LFLABookBall #LFLA #LAPL #LibraryLove

It was inspiring to come together as a library community for Beyond the Stacks: The Library of the Future, an ever-important conversation about the evolving role of libraries in our communities. Moderated by Austin Cross (host at LAist ), LFLA President and CEO Stacy Lieberman and City Librarian John Szabo discussed the future of public libraries, the importance of the LFLA-LAPL partnership, and the pivotal role libraries play in shaping education, innovation, and civic life. The future of our libraries is bright, and that is thanks to supporters like you! View the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gZs7TRf9

UPDATE: Night at the Library is officially sold out! #NightAtTheLibrary is just one week away! Join us to explore the historic Central Library as you curate your evening with performances and experiences by Los Angeles storytellers, like Yesika Salgado, Urban Voices Project, Black Image Center, and Nicole Maines.