A group of Angelenos in their 20's, 30's, and 40's, the Young Literati are the vanguard of the Library Foundation’s mission to raise awareness and support for the library.

As an engaged and informed group of active participants, the Young Literati give back to the diverse community of LA and celebrate the principles that public libraries stand for. From exclusive gatherings featuring world class authors, musicians, actors, artists, and academics to Young Literati's Annual Toast, a who’s who of contemporary Los Angeles, the Young Literati enjoy a variety of members-only special events across Los Angeles throughout the year.

Friend  $250 Join/Renew Now

All of the Contributor Level benefits plus..

  • Invitation for one to cocktails following select [ALOUD] at Central Library programs featuring acclaimed authors, artists, academics, and others
  • Invitation to the Young Literati Annual Toast
  • Invitations to members-only special events at historic, culturally, and/or architecturally significant locations across Los Angeles
  • Invitations to Central Library exhibition openings
  • VIP access to the Young Literati Lounge at This is Your Library
  • 15% discount at the Library Store
  • Discount on ticketed events ([ALOUD], This is Your Library, etc.)
  • Reciprocal membership in the New York Public Library’s Young Lions group 

($160 is tax deductible)

Partner  $500 Join/Renew Now

All of the preceding benefits plus...

  • Invitation for two to cocktails following select [ALOUD] at Central Library programs featuring acclaimed authors, artists, academics, and others
  • Invitation for two to the Gregory Peck Reading Series
  • Complimentary tickets for two to an [ALOUD] offsite program
  • Sustainer level membership in the Library Associates

($350 is tax deductible)

Patron $1,350 Join/Renew Now

All of the preceding benefits plus...

($1,030 is tax deductible)

Contact Us

To learn more about Young Literati contact Justin Veach, Director of New Initiatives and Young Literati, at (213) 228-7326.

Shepard Fairey
Honorary Chair
Rachel Small
Chair
2010–2011 Young Literati
Steering Committee
Allison M. Agsten
Mariana Aguilar
André M. Bormanis
John Brady
Amanda Countner Brown
Andrew Carlberg
Elizabeth Khuri Chandler
Rachel Kitzman
Wah Chen
Kunoor Chopra
Peter M. Filsinger
Dede Gardner
Laura Gillette
Mary Greengold
Michael T. Jones
Kathryn S. Kuykendall
Virginia Lain
Jessica L. Lund
Shane McCoy
Shana Mulkerin
Aaron J. Tell
Courtney Wolff
Victoria Yust

Other Options

Membership

Becoming a member of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles means you join a community of dedicated individuals who help to ensure the Los Angeles Public Library has the crucial resources needed to better serve the public. Membership Library Associates provide support to the Library Foundation through annual memberships ranging from $50 to $999. More

Leadership Circle

Leadership Circle donors play a vital role in supporting the Los Angeles Public Library through an annual contribution of $1,000 - $9,999. More

The President's Circle

President's Circle donors partner with the Library Foundation to strengthen and enhance the Library by committing $10,000 or more annually to support the Foundation's essential needs. More

The Council

Serving the community as ambassadors for the library, The Council works in partnership with the Library Foundation to facilitate special programs and fundraising events that increase public awareness of programs and services offered by the library. More

Bibliophiles

Individuals who are honored by the Library Foundation for generously including the Foundation in their estate plans to support the library for future generations to come. More