Full STEAM Ahead serves up inspiration, motivation, and plenty of fun with hands-on activities and workshops in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to more than 55,000 patrons each year. It brings STEAM literacy to underserved communities in Los Angeles, providing access to tools and technologies that help bridge a knowledge gap. STEAM experience not only sparks curiosity, it also offers communities new ways to thrive.

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of:

  • Edison International
  • TPG
  • City of Los Angeles/Council District 1
  • The Broad Foundation
  • Gajin and Angela Fujita Endowed Fund for Art + Literacy
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“LFLA has really changed our life and I can’t thank them enough for what they do. LFLA has really changed our life and I can’t thank them enough for what they do”

- Jonathan Smith

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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.