How will public libraries evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow while empowering our communities today?
Join us for a forward-looking discussion on the future of the public library, moderated by Austin Cross (host of LAist’s Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, & The L.A. Report). Library Foundation of Los Angeles President and CEO Stacy Lieberman and Los Angeles City Librarian John Szabo will share their vision for the future of public libraries and the pivotal role they play in shaping education, innovation, and civic life in Los Angeles.
Discover how the unique public-private partnership between the Los Angeles Public Library and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles ensures that libraries can innovate, expand services, and embrace new technologies and ideas while continuing to champion access, equity, and opportunity for all Angelenos in an ever-changing world.
Be part of this insightful dialogue about the future of learning, innovation, connection, and community—and how libraries are building a brighter Los Angeles for everyone.
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.
