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Every day, the Los Angeles Public Library helps people change their lives. You can help ensure the success of these efforts by supporting the Library through the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
 

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Special Library Associates Offer
Check out this special offer for renewing Library Associates members to help kick off summer reading.
 
NOW ON VIEW: Richard Neutra, Architect: Sketches and Drawings
Come and visit the Central Library to view never before seen drawings and sketches by Richard Neutra.
 

Kelly Lynch at Neutra opening reception
Photo credit: Gary Leonard
 

Upcoming
ALOUD at Central Library:
July 8 - Richard Rayner, in conversation with David L. Ulin, LA Times Book Editor
 
July 9 - Aris Janigian, in conversation with author Rick Wartzman
 
July 15 - Jim Krusoe, in conversation with Michael Silverblatt, host of KCRW's "Bookworm"
 
July 16 - Frances Dinkelspiel, in conversation with William Deverell, Director USC-Huntington Institute on the West
 
Make your ALOUD reservations today!
 
Exhibits:
Richard Neutra, Architect: Sketches and Drawings in the Getty Gallery until November 1, 2009.
 

Check It Out
Giving In Tough Times Can Provide More for Your Heirs and Cut Taxes
Americans today are anxious about their money. Their stock values are falling and their 401(k) plans are so low that it’s hard to open the quarterly statements. It may be the wrong time to think about charitable giving—or is it? You'll find out the answers to all of your important planned giving questions in our planned giving guide.
 

 

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Summer School
School may be out for many, but your support helps keep children’s summer reading programs in session.
 
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The Library Foundation web site is undergoing a redesign, with a whole new site making its debut later this year. Let us know what you'd like us to change, and what you'd like us to keep.
 

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