Adopting a branch is great way to connect with the library closest to you. Initiated by the Library Foundation in 1993, the Adopt-a-Branch program is a public/private partnership designed to provide our branch libraries with resources to meet community needs. Funds are targeted to specific projects such as replacing chairs or purchasing materials that align with the local schools' curricula.
Tailor-made for the community served, the Adopt-a-Branch program may support a variety of services and resources, including:
  • The purchase of new computers, books, or furniture.
  • Resources for students including collections of books and materials that support local school curricula and after-school computer aides.
  • Reading Enrichment Programs for children and teens.
  • Special outreach programs and activities for families.
  • Cultural and literary programs for adults.
The generosity of our donors allows branch libraries to enhance their programs and services.
In 1911, Andrew Carnegie presented the Los Angeles Public Library with a $210,000 gift that was used to build the city's first permanent branch library buildings. The sites for the six Carnegie branches were selected during a hot air balloon ride over the city. Three of the original Carnegie branches - Lincoln Heights, Cahuenga, and Vermont Square - still exist today and were renovated in the 1990s.

To learn more about funding opportunities for Adopt-A-Branch, please contact Dawn Coppin, Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations, at (213) 228-7502.
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library