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For 38 years, the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball has brought readers across Los Angeles together in support of the Los Angeles Public Library. This year’s Centennial Edition marks a defining moment, honoring 100 years of Central Library and its enduring role as a cornerstone of learning and civic life.

From now until Sunday, April 12, 2026, take part in a tradition where the simple act of opening a book becomes a meaningful expression of generosity that empowers communities across our city.

A Novel Event

WHEN
Whenever your next great read finds you now through
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
WHERE
Wherever you feel most at home with a good book—your favorite reading nook, a café with your book club, or a quiet corner of your local library.
HOW
However you like to read. Choose a story that’s been waiting for you, whether borrowed from the Library, downloaded on Libby, or picked up from a local bookstore.

Our Stay Home and Read a Book Ball Chairs

"I can’t think of a better time than now to show the Los Angeles Public Library and all its librarians our enthusiastic support! Librarians hold a special place in my heart.”

Kevin Kwan

Annual Chair
International best-selling novelist and author of Crazy Rich Asians
"It's a fundraiser, it's a night-in, it's an excuse to finally make a dent in that stack of books on your nightstand. The Stay Home and Read Ball has it all. Grab a bookmark and donate!"

Aisha Muharrar

Emmy Award–winning writer (Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Sit Down, Shut Up), co-executive producer of Hacks, and author of Loved One
"This ball had me at 'stay home' What a wonderful way to spend an evening: reading and supporting the Los Angeles Public Library. My favorite night of the year!"

Taylor Jenkins Reid

New York Times best-selling author of Atmosphere, Carrie Soto Is Back, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones and The Six
"These are the times to really show up for our libraries, to show up for librarians, and to show up for Los Angeles. And the best part? The way you show up is literally by staying put ... with a book. Perfection."

Justin Torres

National Book Award-winning and best-selling author of Blackouts and We the Animals

Stay home and stay connected!

Follow us at @libraryfoundla and tag #LFLABookBall to share how you’re participating and see what others are reading!

Every page turned moves the Library's story forward.

Support the Book Ball with peer-to-peer fundraising!

For the first time, participants can amplify their impact through their own fundraising pages!

We’re inviting readers and supporters to explore a new way of championing the Library’s work. Grab a book, set a goal, launch your fundraiser, and make an even greater impact for the Los Angeles Public Library.

Become a fundraiser now.

Help write the next chapter for our libraries.

RSVP to the Ball! Donate Today.

Make your gift and join readers across Los Angeles in supporting the Library’s life-changing programs and services.

Thank you to our
 2026 Stay Home and Read a Book Ball Sponsors

$5,000
$2,500
Barbara Sanchez and Kazuo Nimori
$1,000

Anonymous
John and Louise Bryson
Mark Hoose
Taylor Jenkins Reid and Alex Reid
Anne and Bruce Pomeroy
Laura and Carlton Seaver
Elizabeth Raposo and Scott Thomas

$500

Sara Adler
Suzanne Rosenblatt Buhai
Tanya and Alex Cappas
Jen Ciavarra
Dr. Mark Collons
Paula Ely
Laura Glass
Pamela Mischel
David and Susan Rosenblum

$250

Anonymous
Eleanor and Max Baril
Siobhán Deirdre Barrett
Sabine Jaccaud and Pedro Catarino
Howard J. Fulfrost
Karen R. Growdon
Janet S. Hadley
Shirley Hahn
Jon and Margot Healey
KayfromLA
Nancy and Mosa Kaleel
Ken and Judith Selbst Kamins
Ellen Kubo and Allen Kirschenbaum
Katherine L’Amour
Margaret Russell and James Manifold
Carol M. Mitchell
Leslie Mitchner
Brenda R. Potter
Marianne Norris and Eileen Scallen
Ruth and John Souza
Susan Sugarman

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Review the available dinners and decide on your top choices. You’ll be assigned to one dinner based on availability and your ticket level.

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Important: Please select a different dinner for each of your ranked choices. If you choose the same dinner multiple times and space is not available, we won’t be able to seat you at a dinner. In that case, your ticket will be processed as a donation, and you will not be assigned to a Feasts dinner.

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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.