Library Foundation
The Library Foundation of Kanawha County, Inc. is a separate non-profit organization, which exists to provide supplemental financial support for the Kanawha County Public Library system. The Foundation has a separate board of directors, which meets six times a year. The Library Director and the Marketing and Development Manager are the staff personnel responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s operations. The Foundation sponsors various events and campaigns throughout the year, to raise money and awareness for KCPL.
The Mission of The Library Foundation is to support the vision and mission of the Kanawha County Public Library system by: providing vehicles for library supporters’ charitable giving; providing supplemental financial resources to KCPL; serving as an advocate for libraries; creating a county-wide volunteer support system for KCPL; and raising public awareness regarding both the value of and the needs of public libraries.
Current Members
President:
Bryan Cokeley
First Vice President:
TBA
Second Vice President:
TBA
Ex-Officio Officers*
Secretary-Treasurer:
Erika Connelly
KCPL Board President:
Benjamin Thomas
Members:
William Aubel
Dr. D. Anne Cavalier, Ed.D
Dr. Guus Lobach
Tara Markham
Michelle Marlowe
Edyie Nash-Gaiser
Dave Pray
Melissa Preston
Fran Rollins
Michelle Storage
Mary Catherine Tuckwiller
*Library Director serves as Ex-Officio Officer and Secretary/Treasurer.
KCPL Board of Directors President serves as Ex-Officio Officer.