The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have not only impacted our communities, they have also directly affected members of our Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) family. Several dedicated library staff have lost their homes and personal belongings, yet they continue to serve and support the community during this difficult time.
Your donation can make a real difference in helping our library staff rebuild their lives. Funds will be distributed to staff impacted by the fires, and to provide library staff with relief for future disasters. Contributions will assist with:
By contributing to this fund, you’re not only helping those who have tirelessly served our community but also showing gratitude and compassion for their invaluable dedication. Your support honors the resilience and dedication of LAPL staff, helping them rebuild their lives while continuing to serve the Los Angeles community.
We have also established the LAPL Palisades Branch Recovery Fund to address immediate needs and ensure that we continue to provide vital resources and services to the community.
Together, we can make a difference.
If you’re interested in making a more significant impact or supporting this initiative in another way, please contact Alex T. Nguyen, Director of Major and Planned Giving, at alexnguyen@lfla.org or (213) 292-6268.
While we appreciate the many offers of donations, we are unable to accept books, supplies, and other materials at this time.
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.
