Donate
Help transform and inspire the diverse community of LA by supporting educational and cultural programs of the public library. Donations to the Library Foundation directly benefit the Los Angeles Public Library.

“There are only two
lasting bequests we
can hope to give our
children. One is roots;
the other, wings.” —Hodding Carter
Library Fund
The Library Foundation's Library Fund serves as flexible funding to benefit the Central Library and the 72 branches. Benefits and privileges begin with an annual gift of $50 or more.
Planned Giving
The Library Foundation planned giving services can help you remember the Library in your will or estate planning.
Naming Opportunities
The Library Foundation has many naming and recognition opportunities including card catalogues, collections, and other areas of interest.
Endowments
The Library Foundation's endowments build the resources necessary to maintain quality literary, educational, and cultural programs in the Los Angeles Public Library's Central Library and the 72 branches.
Contact Us
To learn more about the many ways to give, please contact the Foundation at info@lfla.org or (213) 228-7500.
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