For 38 years, the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball has brought readers across Los Angeles together in support of the Los Angeles Public Library. This year’s Centennial Edition marks a defining moment, honoring 100 years of Central Library and its enduring role as a cornerstone of learning and civic life.
From now until Sunday, April 12, 2026, take part in a tradition where the simple act of opening a book becomes a meaningful expression of generosity that empowers communities across our city.
A Novel Event
WHEN
Whenever your next great read finds you now through
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
WHERE
Wherever you feel most at home with a good book—your favorite reading nook, a café with your book club, or a quiet corner of your local library.
HOW
However you like to read. Choose a story that’s been waiting for you, whether borrowed from the Library, downloaded on Libby, or picked up from a local bookstore.
Our Stay Home and Read a Book Ball Chairs
Kevin Kwan
Annual Chair
International best-selling novelist and author of Crazy Rich Asians
Aisha Muharrar
Emmy Award–winning writer (Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Sit Down, Shut Up), co-executive producer of Hacks, and author of Loved One
Taylor Jenkins Reid
New York Times best-selling author of Atmosphere, Carrie Soto Is Back, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones and The Six
Justin Torres
National Book Award-winning and best-selling author of Blackouts and We the Animals
Stay home and stay connected!
Follow us at @libraryfoundla and tag #LFLABookBall to share how you’re participating and see what others are reading!
Every page turned moves the Library's story forward.
Support the Book Ball with peer-to-peer fundraising!
For the first time, participants can amplify their impact through their own fundraising pages!
We’re inviting readers and supporters to explore a new way of championing the Library’s work. Grab a book, set a goal, launch your fundraiser, and make an even greater impact for the Los Angeles Public Library.
Help write the next chapter for our libraries.
RSVP to the Ball! Donate Today.
Make your gift and join readers across Los Angeles in supporting the Library’s life-changing programs and services.
Thank you to our
2026 Stay Home and Read a Book Ball Sponsors
$10,000
The Gene & Maxine Rosenfeld Family Foundation
$5,000
Lynn A. Booth and Kent Kresa
Carolyn and Will Singleton
$2,500
Judith and Thomas L. Beckman
John and Louise Bryson
Teresa M. Castelli
Barbara Sanchez and Kazuo Nimori
$1,000
Anonymous
Maysoon Alsandook
Marjorie and Toliver Besson
Michael Lindsey and Wendy Carson
Madeline R. Cripe
Daniel Romano and Alice Garfield
Nancy Harahan
Mark Hoose
Michael T. and Dana W. Jones
Michael Milken
Wendy and Barry Meyer
Taylor Jenkins Reid and Alex Reid
Anne and Bruce Pomeroy
Laura and Carlton Seaver
Lisa See
Leonard D. Schaeffer
Catherine Stone
Elizabeth Raposo and Scott Thomas
Leonard E. Walcott
William Wardlaw
Gretchen Willison
$500
Anonymous in my slippers
Cynthia M. Abrams
Sara Adler
Debbe and Spike Booth
Bonnie Brae
Ronda and Stanley Breitbard
Suzanne Rosenblatt Buhai
Tanya and Alex Cappas
Wing Cheung
Jen Ciavarra
Pamela Citron
Dr. Mark Collons
Edward Michael Diaz
Paula Ely
Gina Fattore
Constance Towers Gavin
Laura Glass
Debra Silverman and Chris Hebert
Mabel Wong Hogle
Katie Holthouse
Daryn M. Horton
Beverleee Bickmore and James Kelly
Christina and George Legg
Beth and Leslie Michelson
Pamela Mischel
Marcia C. Reed and Michael R. Morrison
Jeanne Neville
Mei-Lee Ney
Shirley and Charlene Quan
Stacy Lieberman and Jonathan Ritter
David and Susan Rosenblum
Sharon J. Schmidt
The Sonnenblick Family
Dr. David Hovda and Dr. Cydney Stewart
In Memory of Ann Noel and Tony Wainwright
Walter and Sheila Weisman
Diane and Michael Ziering
$250
Anonymous
Susan and Michael Abeles
Nancy Aossey
Noel H. Applebaum
Caroline S. Arnold
Rebecca Arzoian
Katherine Billings
Eleanor and Max Baril
Siobhán Deirdre Barrett
Patricia B. Kao and Dr. Richard Benoit
Nick Binkley
V. J. Blue
Ms. Eileen N. McMenamin and Mr. Ronald Brownstein
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Burks
Tom Rogers and Jennifer Casey
Sabine Jaccaud and Pedro Catarino
Terry Cisco
Ellen Cole
Ms. Beth MacKenzie and Dr. Steven M. Dubinett
Mona Field
Howard J. Fulfrost
Rose Garcia
Betty Goldstein
Karen R. Growdon
Janet S. Hadley
Shirley Hahn
Dean Hansell
Gina Harpur
Sylvia Harrison
Jon and Margot Healey
Ms. Jacqueline R. Hill
Leonie and Glen Janken
KayfromLA
Nancy and Mosa Kaleel
Ken and Judith Selbst Kamins
Ellen Kubo and Allen Kirschenbaum
Cynthia L. Kolodny
Katherine L’Amour
Karen A. Sulzberger and Eric M. A. Lax
Dr. Cheryl D. Lew
Margaret Russell and James Manifold
Alex Marcus
Teri Marias
Cari L. Masuda-Scherma
Mr. Carl W. McKinzie
Edward Meltser
Carol M. Mitchell
Leslie Mitchner
Heather Adams and Chris Moore
Julie and Jeff Morganroth
Susan and Glen Olson
David and Elizabeth Ondaatje
Peter Pelikan
Ms. Sandra K. Peters
Jo Pitesky
Brenda R. Potter
Thomas L. Ray
Mike Riordan
James and Madelyn Rochford
Ms. Barbara Rognlien
Fredric D. and Nadine Rosen
Laura and Jamie Rosenwald
Marianne Norris and Eileen Scallen
Barbara Shuler
Jonny and Bradley Skinner
Dory and Isaac Soffer
Maria E. Stratton
Ruth and John Souza
Susan Sugarman
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Sullivan
Janey Sweet
J. H. Terada
Thought Projects LLC
Mrs. Lois D. Thompson
Christine and Gregory Thorpe
Cherry G. Gee and John Tom
Kevin Walsh – Librarian
Stephen and Susan Wittmer
