Long Beach Public Library Foundation

July 2024 Development News

The Long Beach Public Library Foundation team is excited to share some updates with you!

2023 Annual Impact Report Has Arrived!

We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 Impact Report is now available! We are deeply grateful for the incredible support shown by our community last year. With your continued commitment, we look forward to achieving even greater success together in 2024.

Check out our 2023 impact here!


Save the Date: The Next Giving Branch Salon is August 8

There is still time to join The Giving Branch, a society of the Library Foundation’s most dedicated supporters, to receive an invitation to their next members-only salon featuring Ed Humes, author of Total Garbage, and Peter Kareiva of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Thank you to Olives Gourmet Grocer for generously providing delicious appetizers for the evening!

Learn more about The Giving Branch by visiting their website here.


Grape Expectations 2024

Join us for an enchanting evening of elegance and philanthropy at Grape Expectations. Hosted on the breathtaking terrace of the Billie Jean King Main Library, this event promises an unforgettable experience in support of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation.

Indulge in fine wines from around the world, accompanied by a selection of delectable hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner, as we celebrate our Long Beach Public Libraries.

By supporting Grape Expectations, you are investing in the future of literacy and education in our community.

Visit the Grape Expectations website for details and to purchase tickets. We hope to see you on October 6!

THANK YOU to Our Sponsors as of July 23:

Champagne Sponsors:

  • Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative
  • Marathon Petroleum Company

Zinfandel Sponsors:

  • Air Products
  • California Resources Corporation
  • Intertrend Communications
  • Port of Long Beach

Cabernet Sponsors:

  • Margaret and Charles Durnin
  • Lloyd and Lauretta Dyer Family Foundation

Pinot Sponsors:

  • Charlyn Bender and Hakim Chambers
  • Sheryl Bender
  • California State University Long Beach
  • Cordoba Corporation
  • Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center
  • Edison International
  • The Edmond Group LLC/World Oil Refining, Recycling & Environmental Services
  • Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, 4th District
  • Lorrie Hutton
  • Barbara Long and Friends
  • Long Beach Transit and Colleen Bentley
  • Daniel and Pamela Munzer
  • PNC Bank
  • James A. Reep Family Foundation
  • Sean Reilly and Jeff Toelsin
  • Shadden Group at Morgan Stanley
  • Studio One Eleven
  • Visit Long Beach 

Visit the Grape Expectations website for more details on sponsoring.


Port of Long Beach Grant Award!

Thank you to the Port of Long Beach for your support of Reflections of Long Beach: Vida Latina programming at the Long Beach Public Library. Stay tuned as it gets closer to September for fun event announcements.