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Centennial Celebration

Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Richard J. Riordan Central Library
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Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Public Library, and LAist

$30 General admission tickets, $150 VIP tickets

Celebrate a century of light at the iconic Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles with an immersive festival featuring more than 200 performers, artists, and storytellers. Discover interactive art installations around every corner, delight in surprise performances, engage in intimate conversations with creators, and enjoy live music, DJ sets, local food and drink, and dancing among the stacks!

Night at the Library transforms the beloved historic Central Library into a vibrant, after-hours playground—celebrating 100 years of illumination, inspiration, and impact in spectacular style.

PERFORMANCES:
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Da Poetry Lounge with Yesika Salgado
Jazz ensembles, DJ sets, and installations by Dublab
Heidi Duckler Dance
LA Phil Insight and Orchis art installation by Sarah Rara
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Gospel choir presented by NOMMO Cultural Strategies
History of Blues with Rob Stone Blues

EXPERIENCES:
Screenprinting with Color Compton
Immersive Narrative with Mister & Mischief
Modular Sound Bath
Philosophical Research Society
Bespoke live poem writing with RENT Poet
Silent Films with music by Sean J. O’Connell
Tarot Readings
Interviews and games with Traci Thomas of The Stacks

SHOP AND EAT:
The Library Store
Angel City Press
Reparations Club
Skylight Books
Altadena Cookie Company
The Chocolate Dispensary
Local food trucks, drinks, and more!

Special thanks to Night at the Library Sponsor: Deloitte
Leading Centennial Sponsor: Judith and Steve Krantz Foundation

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Stacy Lieberman

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.