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Library Associates


Starting at just $50 annually, Library Associates Members are the core of our fundraising community. Join today to inspire new readers, help students succeed, and invest in lifelong learning. Monthly memberships are also available.


Supporter:  1 YR $50 | 2 YRS $85*

  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Personalized Membership cards
  • Advance e-notice of ALOUD and Library Foundation programs
  • 10% discount at The Library Store
  • Discounts on ticketed Library Foundation events
  • Subscription to the Library Foundation’s quarterly print newsletter and monthly Member e-newsletter
  • Free admission and store discounts at Southern California museums and institutions during Member Appreciation Days
      * To join/renew for 2 years, click here.

Contributor: 1 YR $100 | 2 YRS $170*

All preceding benefits plus:

  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Invitations for two to LFLA exhibition receptions
      * To join/renew for 2 years, click here.

Sustainer: 1 YR $250
 | 2 YRS $425*

All preceding benefits plus:

  • 100% tax-deductible
  • 15% discount at The Library Store
  • Invitations to special Library Foundation programs and events
  • Personalized bookplate placed in a volume at the Central Library
      * To join/renew for 2 years, click here.  

Guarantor: 1 YR $500 | 2 YRS $850
*
All preceding benefits plus:
 $470 is tax-deductible for 1 YR, $790 is tax-deductible for 2 YRS
  • Invitation for two to attend one Leadership Circle reception
  • Two complimentary seats to one ticketed ALOUD program when requested and as available
      * To join/renew for 2 years, click here.

Young Literati


The Library Foundation’s Young Literati is a membership group for engaged Angelenos in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who have a shared interest in the literary life of our city. Members enjoy exclusive access to creative and civic leaders, discounts on ticketed Foundation programs, and invitations to the best events on the calendar — all while supporting the vital work of the Los Angeles Public Library. Monthly memberships are also available.

Friend:  $250
  • Invitations for two to special events throughout the year, including Family Day, the Summer Social, quarterly open mics, and more
  • Discounts on ticketed LFLA events, including the spectacular Annual Toast
  • Personalized bookplate placed in a volume at the Central Library
  • 15% discount at The Library Store
  • Advance electronic notice of ALOUD registration for each season
  • Subscription to Library Foundation’s quarterly print newsletter
  • Subscription to Young Literati’s quarterly e-newsletter
  • Free admission and store discounts at Southern California museums and institutions during Member Appreciation Days
  • $220 is tax deductible

Partner:  $500
All preceding benefits plus:
  • Two complimentary tickets to an ALOUD offsite program, when requested and as available
  • Invitations for two to attend Lost and Found at the Movies, The Writer’s Cut, and other special programs as available
  • $420 is tax deductible

Patron:  $1,250
All preceding benefits plus:
  • Invitation for two to all Leadership Circle ALOUD receptions
  • 20% discount at The Library Store
  • Recognition in the Library Foundation’s Annual Honor Roll of Donors
  • $1,120 is tax deductible

Vanguard:  $2,500
All preceding benefits plus:
  • Invitations for two to special VIP receptions for upcoming LFLA exhibitions
  • $2,220 is tax deductible

Under-30 Advocate: $125
NEW Introductory Membership for those under 30 years old
  • Invitations for one to special events throughout the year, including the Summer Social, quarterly open mics, Family Day, and more
  • Discounts on ticketed LFLA events, including the spectacular Annual Toast
  • 15% discount at The Library Store
  • Advance electronic notice of ALOUD registration for each season
  • Subscription to Library Foundation’s quarterly print newsletter
  • Subscription to Young Literati’s quarterly e-newsletter
  • Free admission and store discounts at Southern California museums and institutions during Member Appreciation Days
  • $110 is tax deductible

Leadership Circle


Members who give $1,000 or more annually lead the way for positive change in our community through enhancing and expanding the programs and services provided at the Los Angeles Public Library. Monthly memberships are also available.

Conservator: $1,000

All Library Associates benefits, plus:

  • $940 is tax-deductible
  • Recognition in the Library Foundation’s Annual Honor Roll of Donors
  • Invitations for two to Leadership Circle ALOUD wine and hors d’oeuvre receptions
  • Complimentary valet parking for select events at Central Library
  • Invitations for two to VIP exhibition opening receptions
Ambassador: $2,500
All of the preceding benefits plus:
  • $2,440 is tax-deductible
  • Private tours of the Central Library and exhibitions
  • Invitations for two to private, behind-the-scenes events inspired by cultural programs and special exhibitions

Director: $5,000
All of the preceding benefits plus:
  • $4,815 is tax-deductible
  • Bronze card catalog plaque engraved with personalized inscription* placed in the historic Lodwrick M. Cook Rotunda at the Central Library
  • Invitations for two to exclusive programs that feature a curated look at the Library’s private collections

President: $10,000
All Leadership Circle benefits, plus:
  • $9,815 is tax-deductible
  • Two complimentary seats to all ticketed Library Foundation events and exhibition receptions

BIbliophiles


The Bibliophiles is an honorary society that recognizes the generosity of those who have named the Library Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate plans. For more information about creating a planned gift to inspire future generations, click here.

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