{"id":1385,"date":"2017-06-07T00:11:37","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T00:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/lbpl-to-be-celebrated-at-14th-annual-foundation-gala-and-benefit-as-national-medal-recipient\/"},"modified":"2017-06-07T00:11:37","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T00:11:37","slug":"lbpl-to-be-celebrated-at-14th-annual-foundation-gala-and-benefit-as-national-medal-recipient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/lbpl-to-be-celebrated-at-14th-annual-foundation-gala-and-benefit-as-national-medal-recipient","title":{"rendered":"LBPL to Be Celebrated at 14th Annual Foundation Gala and Benefit as National Medal Recipient"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) Foundation\u2019s 14th annual Grape Expectations fundraising gala will celebrate the library\u2019s recently awarded honor of the National Medal for Museums and Libraries<\/a>, it was announced.<\/p>\n

From the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the award is the nation\u2019s highest honor for libraries and museums, and recognizes institutions for their commitment to their local communities.<\/p>\n

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To be hosted at the Museum of Latin American Art on Sunday, June 11 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, the foundation\u2019s gala will highlight some of the library\u2019s most impactful programs. One of those initiatives includes the recently launched Mobile Studio, which brings technology such as 3D printers and tablets, to library branches, Long Beach Unified schools and community events.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor fourteen years, our wine tasting, exciting auctions and gourmet dinner has brought loyal Library supporters to the Grape Expectations gala,\u201d Executive Director Kate Azar said in a statement. \u201cBut this year will be particularly special as we celebrate the Library\u2019s award of the National Medal for Museums and Libraries, the new Mobile Studio, and the leadership of two incredibly generous donors, Richard D. Green and the Lloyd and Lauretta Dyer Family Foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the event\u2019s evening program, Richard D. Green will receive the Durnin Family Award and the Lloyd and Lauretta Dyer Family Foundation will receive the Library Leadership Award. The two awards recognize generosity and service to the foundation, the library and its patrons. Special guest speakers will be Burnett Branch Librarian Erica Lansdown and LBUSD student Aarron Coleman.<\/p>\n

Since 2004, Grape Expectations has raised more than $1.5 million in support of the library\u2019s vital programming. Last year, the foundation announced that it raised over $1 million for the recently constructed Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library in North Long Beach.<\/p>\n

The LBPL Foundation was founded in 1996, and is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for all 12 of the Long Beach Public Libraries, including programs such as Dictionary Day and the makerspace studios to name a couple.<\/p>\n

For more information about the LBPL Foundation, visit the website here<\/a>.<\/a> The event is sold out; please contact info@lbplfoundation.org<\/a> with any inquiries.<\/p>\n

The Museum of Latin American Art is located at 628 Alamitos Avenue.<\/em><\/p>\n

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