Library Foundation of Los Angeles: Supporting the L.A. Public Library

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles works to provide funding for the Los Angeles Public Library through fundraising, advocacy and programs that promote education and awareness of the Library’s value in our community. The Library Foundation makes up where City funding lacks, providing a center for literary and cultural learning.

The Importance of Public Libraries

The National Institute for Literacy reported that more than 20% of adults read at or below a 5th grade reading level, which is much lower than the level needed to earn living wages. Over 40 million Americans ages 16 and older have high literacy needs.

• 43% of people with low literacy skills live in poverty
• 70% of people with low literacy skills have no full or part time job.
• Workers who do not have a high school diploma earn a mean monthly income of $452 whereas people with a college degree earn $1,829 monthly.

adult literacy: using printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one’s goals, and to develop one’s knowledge and potential.

Through emphasizing the importance of the Los Angeles Public Library and ameliorating the resources and technology available, we can counter the growing epidemic of illiteracy among the adult population.

Save the Los Angeles Public Library

You can join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles through different levels of membership to take a hands on approach to saving public libraries. You can also volunteer.

You can also give back through donating: create an endowment, name a collection or a program, underwrite an event or exhibition, or make a tribute gift in honor of a loved one or a colleague. For more information contact the Foundation at info@lfla.org or at 213.228.7500.