Grape Expectations Gala
September 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The 22nd Annual Grape Expectations Gala—our signature fundraising event benefiting the Long Beach Public Library—will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Billie Jean King Main Library. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a gourmet dinner with perfectly paired fine wines, exciting live and silent auctions, and a gathering of community leaders and library champions. Your support helps fund vital free library programs, including early literacy, STEAM workshops, job search resources, and more.
2025 Dinner Co-chairs
Mario Cordero
CEO
Port of Long Beach
Bob Foster
Former Mayor
City of Long Beach
2025 Honorees
Clark Construction
Library Leadership Award
M. Lissette Flores
Durnin Family Award