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DiCaprio Donates $35K to Childhood Library, Celebrates Roots

2/23/2026

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Leonardo DiCaprio, the actor, supported the Los Feliz Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, donating $35,000 to its computer center in 1999.
Since 1999, he has funded various library initiatives.
The Los Feliz Library near his childhood home features posters from his films, some autographed.
Senior librarian Pearl Yonezawa noted the signed posters were not initially secured.
DiCaprio emphasized his commitment to the library and its role in his upbringing.

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Story summary

Leonardo DiCaprio, the actor, supported the Los Feliz Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, donating $35,000 to its computer center in 1999.
Since 1999, he has funded various library initiatives.
The Los Feliz Library near his childhood home features posters from his films, some autographed.
Senior librarian Pearl Yonezawa noted the signed posters were not initially secured.
DiCaprio emphasized his commitment to the library and its role in his upbringing.