The Newport Beach Library Foundation agreed to take on half of that expense. Their “Beyond Books” fundraising campaign has raised over $9.5 million in cash and pledges so far.

The cost of the lecture hall is to be evenly split between the city and the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, which chief executive officer Jerold Kappel said is now about 80% achieved.

Bill Witte and Keiko Sakamoto have for years supported the Newport Beach Library Foundation and its popular lecture series, which recently celebrated its 25th year. Skip to content.

The council is expected to consider a new agreement with the Newport Beach Library Foundation on Tuesday, Jan. 9, for the construction of the proposed 10,000-square-foot facility, which would be ...

City officials are considering a plan to replace the city's original library with a brand-new community center -- and it may even have some books. ... Newport Beach Library Mulls Makeover.