The Library Foundation of Los Angeles provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library by providing programs free of charge to millions of children, teens, and adults at the Central Library and at each of our 72 neighborhood branches. Join today to inspire new readers, help students succeed, and invest in lifelong learning!

Library Associates

Leadership Circle

Supporter

1 YR $50 | 2 YRS $85

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  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Benefits for up to two people in the same household
  • Personalized Membership cards
  • Seasonal advance electronic notice of ALOUD programs
  • Invitations for two to the annual Members-only Book Drop Bash and receptions following The Writer’s Cut and Lost & Found at the Movies programs at the Central Library
  • Discounts on ticketed Library Foundation events
  • 15% discount at The Library Store
  • Subscription to the Library Foundation’s quarterly newsletter
  • Free admission and store discounts at Southern California museums and institutions during Member Appreciation Days

Contributor

1 YR $100 | 2 YRS $170

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All preceding benefits plus…

  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Bookplate placed in a special volume at the Los Angeles Public Library
  • Invitations for two to Members-only exhibition receptions

Sustainer

1 YR $250 | 2 YRS $425

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All preceding benefits plus…

  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Advance electronic notice of The Writer’s Cut and Lost & Found at the Movies programs
  • Invitations for two to cultural programs inspired by classic literature and the Library’s collections

Guarantor

1 YR $500 | 2 YRS $850

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All preceding benefits plus…

  • $470 is tax-deductible for 1 YR, $790 is tax-deductible for 2 YRS
  • 20% discount at The Library Store
  • Two complimentary seats to one ticketed ALOUD program
  • Opportunity for two to attend one Leadership Circle reception

Conservator

$1,000

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All Library Associates benefits, plus…

  • $940 is tax-deductible
  • Recognition in the Library Foundation’s Annual Honor Roll of Donors
  • Invitations for two to Leadership Circle ALOUD wine and hors d’oeuvre receptions
  • Complimentary valet parking for select events at Central Library

Ambassador

$2,500

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All of the preceding benefits plus…

  • $2,440 is tax-deductible
  • Private tours of the Central Library and exhibitions
  • Invitations for two to private, behind-the-scenes events inspired by cultural programs and special exhibitions

Director

$5,000

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All of the preceding benefits plus…

  • $4,815 is tax-deductible
  • Invitations for two to exclusive programs that feature a curated look at the Library’s private collections

President

$10,000

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All Leadership Circle benefits, plus…

  • $9,815 is tax-deductible
  • Two complimentary seats to all ticketed Library Foundation events and exhibition receptions