As part of the Library Foundation’s Centennial Celebration, The Council has set a collective goal of raising $1 million in support of the Los Angeles Public Library system. Reaching this goal will create a lasting legacy at the Richard J. Riordan Central Library, where the Children’s Folklore, Poetry and Literature collections will be named for The Council, along with a plaque recognizing the Council displayed in the Children’s Department.
We invite you to join your fellow Council members in helping achieve this shared goal and ensure that the Los Angeles Public Library continues to inspire learning, discovery, and community for the next 100 years.
Writing the next chapter for our libraries
Your support helps fuel ambitious programs, landmark exhibitions, and enduring investments that will serve Los Angeles for generations to come.
There are many opportunities for you to get involved.
$2,500+
Centennial Nameplate
$10,000+
Vintage Card Catalog Recognition
A gift of $10,000 or more may be directed to the library program, collection, or branch that inspires you most. Donors will also be recognized with an engraved brass nameplate on a drawer of a card catalog in the Central Library’s iconic Rotunda.
Contact:
Alex Nguyen, Director of Major and Planned Gifts
alexnguyen@lfla.org | 213.292.6268
$100,000+
100 for 100
The 100 for 100 initiative recognizes visionary supporters who commit $100,000 or more in honor of 100 years of creativity, connection, and possibility at the Los Angeles Public Library. These leadership gifts will receive special recognition at the Centennial Gala on November 14, 2026.
Contact:
Alex Nguyen, Director of Major and Planned Gifts
alexnguyen@lfla.org | 213.292.6268
Join the Centennial Committee
Help shape the Council’s role in this historic celebration. Members of the Council Centennial Committee will support engagement and fundraising efforts throughout the Centennial year and help inspire participation across the Council community.
Host a Centennial Salon
Host an intimate gathering in your home to introduce friends and colleagues to the impact of the Los Angeles Public Library and the Centennial celebration.
Contact:
Sherry Wickware, Director of Council Relations
sherrywickware@lfla.org | 213.228.7506
Other ways to give
Gifts of any amount contribute to the Council’s Centennial goal and the broader Centennial Campaign. Supporters may also choose to make multi-year pledges, give stock or other securities, sponsor a Centennial event, or donate passion assets such as art, jewelry, or collectibles.
Contact:
Alex Nguyen, Director of Major and Planned Gifts
alexnguyen@lfla.org | 213.292.6268
The Council Centennial Committee
Co-Chairs:
Betsy Applebaum and Ela Jhaveri
Committee members:
Laura Adler
Diana Allan
Carl Anderson
Kelly Anderson
Brooke Anderson
Chitra Arora
Judy Beckmen
Joanna Beinfeld
Margie Blatt
Marnie Bodek
Lynn Booth
Edye Broad
Frank Broccolo
Darcy Carroll
Ann Costello
Alison Crowell
Ames Cushing
Judi Davidson
Louise Epstein
Connie Fishbach
Brooke Larsen Garlock
Mary Garvey
Sherry Grant
Tricia Grey
Sharon Grossman
Nancy Gubin
Nancy Harahan
Dale Harbour-Day
Susan Harris
Libby Harrison
Karen Heilman
Gail Heltzer
Carolyn Hiller
Katie Holthouse
Adrienne Horwitch
Linda Janger
Anne Johnson
Audrey Johnson
Michael Keegan
Sally Keirnan
Melissa Kham
Louise Korshak
Nancy Koven
Hollis Leech
Sherry Lewis
Stacy Lieberman
Shirley Lipstone
Shari Malyn
Barbara Marcus
Denise McCain-Tharnstrom
Celeste Pinto McLain
Beth Michelson
Pamela Mischel
Paula Noah
Ellen Olivier
Nina Pircher
Heather Polk
Kathleen Reiss
Joyce Rey
Judy Richman
Ricki Ring
Sharon Rising
Mary Anne Roberto
Julie Robinson
Nancy Rosenbloom
Patty Elias Rosenfeld
Antonella Carlevaro Rossi
Desiree Samuels
Rosalind Jarrett Sepulveda
Marna Schnabel
Marcia Scully
Heather Shuemaker
Rosa Sinott
Rachel Small
Joni Smith
Gail Spindler
Janey Sweet
Mary Beth Thomas
Elinor Turner
Stephanie Vahn
Maxine Weinstock
Sheila Weisman
Donna Wolff
Seeta Zieger
Centennial Celebration
Visit the LFLA Centennial page to explore upcoming Centennial events and experiences, learn more about the history of the Richard J. Riordan Central Library, discover special Centennial items from the Library Store, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions for Council Members
Questions? We’re happy to help.
Sherry Wickware, Director of Council Relations
sherrywickware@lfla.org | 213.228.7506
– Joining the Centennial Committee
– Hosting Centennial salons
– Library tours
– Nameplate gifts ($2,500)
– General questions or ideas
Alex Nguyen, Director of Major and Planned Gifts
alexnguyen@lfla.org | 213.292.6268
– Multi-year pledges
– Planned giving
– Passion assets
– Event sponsorship opportunities
– 100 for 100 leadership gifts
What is the Council Centennial Initiative?
The Council Centennial Initiative is the Council’s leadership effort within the Library Foundation of Los Angeles Centennial Campaign. Council members are working together to raise $1 million to support the Los Angeles Public Library system and help shape its next century.
Who can participate?
All Council members are welcome to support the initiative.
How long will the Council Centennial Initiative Last?
The Council Centennial Initiative will span three years.
What is the Council Centennial Nameplate recognition opportunity?
Council members who make a Centennial gift of $2,500 or more may have a personalized brass nameplate installed on a chair in the Central Library’s Children’s Department. A limited number of nameplates are available, and this recognition opportunity is reserved exclusively for Council members.
Nameplates may display a donor’s name or a tribute such as In Honor of [Name] or In Memory of [Name], becoming a lasting part of the Children’s Department.
What is the Centennial Celebration’s 100 for 100?
100 for 100 recognizes donors who commit $100,000 or more in honor of 100 years of creativity, connection, and possibility at the Los Angeles Public Library. These leadership gifts support the programs, collections, and services that make the Library a vital resource for Los Angeles.
Can I make a multi-year pledge?
Yes. Multi-year pledges and other philanthropic strategies are available.
Can I direct my Centennial gift to a specific library program, collection, or branch?
Yes. Gifts of $10,000 or more may be directed to the library program, collection, or branch that is most meaningful to you. Donors at this level will also be recognized with an engraved brass nameplate on a drawer of a vintage card catalog in the Central Library’s iconic Rotunda.
Can I make my donation using stock or other securities?
Yes. The Library Foundation of Los Angeles welcomes gifts of appreciated stock, mutual funds, or other securities. Donating securities may allow you to avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated value while potentially receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the gift. We recommend consulting your tax or financial advisor before making a charitable gift.
Can I make my donation through my Donor Advised Fund?
Yes. Your gift to the Centennial Celebration may be made through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How else can I help?
Council members can support the initiative by joining the Council Centennial Committee, hosting salons, introducing potential donors or corporate partners, attending Centennial events with guests, and sharing the initiative within their networks.
