A century of storytelling. A future of possibility.
A Gala 100 years in the making
For 100 years, the Richard J. Riordan Central Library has stood at the heart of Los Angeles—a beacon of knowledge, imagination, creativity, and opportunity. Now, as the signature event of the Centennial Celebration, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles is proud to host its first-ever Gala—an unforgettable evening honoring extraordinary individuals, celebrating the enduring power of storytelling, and helping launch the Library’s next century of impact.
Set against the stunning backdrop of historic Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles, the Gala will bring together civic, business, philanthropic, entertainment, and cultural leaders to honor those whose work has shaped culture and expanded opportunity while raising critical funds to advance literacy, lifelong learning, digital equity, cultural programming, and free public programs serving millions of Angelenos.
ABOUT THE GALA
Join us as we celebrate a century of storytelling and help shape the next century of possibility.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
6:00pm Reception • 7:00pm Dinner and Ceremony
Vibiana, 214 Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attire: Centennial Chic, Black Tie Optional
- Celebrate Legacy — Honoring a century of stories, knowledge, and community impact
- Inspire Possibility — Recognizing visionaries who shape our cultural future
- Build Connections — Convening LA’s leaders, creators, and changemakers
- Create Impact — Investing in the next century of learning, access, and opportunity
The Honorees
Celebrating extraordinary individuals whose work has shaped culture, expanded opportunity, and inspired generations.
Honorees to Be Announced Soon
The Honorees
Celebrating extraordinary individuals whose work has shaped culture, expanded opportunity, and inspired generations.
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Award
Catalyst
Award
Storyteller Award
SPONSOR THE GALA
Position your organization at one of Los Angeles’ premier cultural and philanthropic events while aligning your brand with a once-in-a-century celebration of the iconic Los Angeles Central Library.
Sponsor Benefits
- Prominent recognition before, during, and after the Centennial Gala
- Connect with Los Angeles’ civic, business, philanthropic, entertainment, and cultural leaders
- Align your brand with one of Los Angeles’ most trusted cultural institutions during its once-in-a-century Centennial Celebration
Community Impact
Your sponsorship not only supports an extraordinary evening celebrating the Central Library’s Centennial—it also helps advance literacy, lifelong learning, digital equity, cultural programming, and free public programs serving millions of Angelenos.
INVEST IN THE NEXT CENTURY
To commemorate the Central Library’s historic Centennial, the Library Foundation has launched an ambitious $25 million Centennial Campaign to shape the next century of learning, innovation, and opportunity. The campaign will:
- Expand programs that support student success, lifelong learning, and dynamic cultural experiences
- Bridge the digital divide through technology access and education in media literacy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies
- Invest in innovative programs, creative spaces, and transformative capital improvements across the Library system
- Strengthen equitable access to knowledge and opportunity for communities throughout Los Angeles
Every sponsorship, ticket, and donation helps ensure the Library’s next century is as inspiring and transformative as its first.
Centennial Honorary Committee
WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
VISIONARY SPONSOR
LEGACY SPONSOR
STORYTELLER SPONSOR
Beacon Pointe
Flora L. Thornton Foundation
Helen Bremer and Ernst & Young
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
Jennifer Chu and Deloitte
Johnny Carson Foundation
Judith Selbst Kamins and Kenneth Kamins
Montalba Architects
The Muriel Pollia Foundation
Richey May
Kim and David Sonnenblick
Tobi A. Inlender
Rosalind Jarrett Sepulveda and Lamar Sepulveda
Special Contributors
Mary Beth and Hardy Thomas
Christine and Donald Steele
The Barbra Streisand Foundation
Marnie Bodek and Edwin Moss
Mary and George Garvey
Teresa M. Castelli
Judith and Steve Krantz Foundation
Centennial Gala Action Team
Centennial Gala Chair
Special thanks to the LFLA staff for their dedication, support, and contributions to the success of the Gala.
