Be a part of Young Literati's fourth membership year (July 2008 to June 2009), and receive complimentary invitations to Young Literati Membership events throughout the year.
 
About Young Literati
One part social, one part intellectual and one part philanthropic, Young Literati is a fund raising organization comprised of Angelenos in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s. YL's cultural programs and fundraising events rally young Angelenos around the literary community and the Los Angeles Public Library. We operate like a modern day salon where hosted activities and exchanges serve to inspire curiosities and ignite imaginations.
 
Young Literati's mission is to:

•	raise money to support the Library Foundation and provide an annual gift to a specially designated branch library
•	raise awareness amongst peer groups that the public library is as relevant & important as ever
•	have fun accomplishing the above goals by meeting and mingling at literary-based events

Fundraising
Young Literati directs its funds through the Foundation to support the library's efforts to expand free access to educational materials, literacy programs, and technology offered at its Central Library and 71 community branches.
 
Awareness
In addition to philanthropic efforts, the Young Literati hosts four social events a year, complimentary to members, that promote the relevance of the Los Angeles Public Library and all its community offerings. With enlightened discussions and clever formatting, Young Literati events are hosted in a variety of locations throughout Los Angeles. These events showcase a series of guest speakers - authors, screenwriters, politicians, educators, filmmakers, historians, painters, photographers, botanists, and engineers - who share their personal experiences and current creations among attendees in an open forum environment.
 

Ways to join:

•	Join Online through the Library Store
•	Download the application form (Adobe Acrobat - pdf) fill it out and mail it with your contribution to: Library Foundation of Los Angeles, 630 West Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA 90071, or fax with your credit card information to 213/228-7509.
•	Call 213/228-7542 to join over the phone with a credit card

Renew or join now and receive...
 

•	Complimentary admission to Young Literati events throughout the year.

 
Categories and Benefits of Membership:
By joining Young Literati, you will also become a Library Associates member. Library Associate dues provide support for a myriad of programs and services. Young Literati dues will fund events and give an annual gift to a specific branch library. Minimum dues are $200 annually for membership
 
$200 Friend ($100 Young Literati dues; $100 Library Contributor Associate Membership)

•	Invitations to all Young Literati Events. View calendar
•	The Foundation Newsletter
•	A 15% discount in the Central Library Store
•	A commemorative bookplate placed in a volume in the Central Library
•	Reciprocal Membership in New York Public Library's Young Lions

$200 is tax deductible.
 
$500 Partner ($250 Young Literati dues; $250 Library Sustainer Associate Membership)
All of the above, plus...

•	Invitations to the Gregory Peck Reading Series
•	500 American Airlines AAdvantage incentive miles

$430 is tax deductible.
 
$1,350 Patron ($850 Young Literati dues; $500 Library Guarantor Associate Membership)
All of the above, plus...

•	Invitation to major donor event
•	Invitations to Special Exhibit Openings
•	1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage incentive miles
•	Recognition in the Foundation Newsletter and Annual Report as a major donor

$1,180 is tax deductible.
 
Note: If you would like to make a contribution to Young Literati, but do not wish to join, please contact Lori Enterline, Assistant Director of Donor Relations (Young Literati), at 213/228-7542.
 
Matching Gifts:
 
If your employer matches your contribution, you may use it toward the membership level of your choice. Please obtain a matching gift application from your employer's Human Resources department and mail with your contribution.
 
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Tax I.D. #95-4368250. The portion of any contribution equal to the value of the membership benefits provided by the Foundation is not tax-deductible. The value of such benefits will be noted in the Foundation's acknowledgment of your contribution.
 
Co-Chairs
Allison Sipes
Kathryn Kuykendall
 
Executive Committee
Laura Gillette
Michael Jones
Gina Lain
Stender Sweeney
 
Steering Committee
Isabel Borland
John Brady
Sarah Bynum
Wah Chen
Carla Christofferson
Patrick DeMarco
Elisa Donovan
Kristen Engle
Lisa Firestone
Christopher Freeman
Laura Furey
Dede Gardner
Kathryn Kuykendall
Anne Loveland
Elisa Marks
Shane McCoy
Peter Persic
Matt Ruderman
Rachel Small
Sarah Szalavitz
Aaron Tell
Katie Williamson
Courtney Wolff

 
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oin Young Literati now and attend the August beach party with Evan Handler for free. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to Young Literati's Annual Toast in October.
 
JOIN ON-LINE
 
 
Young Literati Calendar of Events
 
Contact the Young Literati
 
 
 
Young Literati's 2008 ANNUAL TOAST
 
Young Literati's 2007 Annual Toast
 
 
 
Join Young Literati
on Good Reads
 
Other sites of interest:
 
Swink Magazine
McSweeneys
Elegant Variation
L.A. Literary Salons
(L.A. Times article)
The Ruskin Art Club
 
 
On June 2, 2006, at the culmination of Young Literati's first membership year, members presented the Felipe de Neve Branch Library with new computers. The patrons and staff at this Library, which serves one of the densest, most ethnically-diverse populations of the city, created a short video to say "Thank You."
 
Watch Thank You Video (3:00)