About Us
The Council is our premiere fundraising group, supporting the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library and 72 branches. Since its founding in 1994 by the late Flora Thornton, The Council has raised over $35 million. This membership group produces the Council Literary Series and the biennial Council Literary Feasts, and provides significant support to critical Library programs that promote literacy skills, student success, and technological access.
— Beth Michelson, The Council President 2024-2026
To become a Member of The Council, a candidate must be sponsored by a current Member.
For more information, please call us at 213.228.7506 or message us through this contact form.
As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.
With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.
