ANNUAL REPORT 2014

The Library FOUNDATION’s PURPOSE

The purpose of The Library Foundation is to ensure the future of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library as an indispensable community resource. We do this by helping secure financial resources to support collections, programs, services, technology and physical facilities of the library.

The Library Foundation pursues this purpose by seeking philanthropic support, providing conscientious stewardship of the assets in its care, encouraging appropriate community partnerships and advocating on behalf of the library’s mission. The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is the sole beneficiary of funds raised by The Library Foundation.

...... THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION | 1515 SW 10TH AVENUE | TOPEKA, KS 66604-1374 | 785 580-4498 | FOUNDATION.TSCPL.ORG ...... Your Support Makes a Difference

We know that our library is so much more than books. Because of tax dollars, our library is in good financial condition and for that we are grateful. Because of you, and so many supporters of our foundation, we are able to provide additional funds to not only make our library a good library, but to make it one of the best in the world.

Thanks to The Library Foundation donors, the library was able to purchase a new bookmobile which is one of the most popular methods of delivering library materials and services to the public. We provided kindergarteners their own special book and library card, and funded new exhibits at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery to inspire, teach and entertain us. Funds were given to restore the stained glass windows from the original 1883 Library and to purchase well- crafted benches in the media area. In addition, five percent of our investments are given annually to strengthen and supplement the programs and services of the library.

We have had a great year. Our donations through the direct mail appeal more than doubled what was raised in the prior year. We received several estate gifts. Leaving an estate gift or making annual gifts helps ensure our library will continue to thrive for generations to come. We installed a new donor recognition wall in the library rotunda and plan to find new ways to recognize our future donors. We want you to be a part of the many wonderful things that are happening at our library. Just like the anticipation we enjoyed with the arrival of the Sherlock bookmobile in 2014, 2015 marks the arrival of a second bookmobile, both made possible with your support. Please join those of us who are listed in this annual report in contributing to an invaluable community resource, our public library. The library is here for all of us, whenever we need it.

We are grateful for your support and eager to hear what a difference our support makes to the services and programs of our awesome library.

Jeanne R. Slusher Nancy Lindberg 2014 Board Chair Executive Director the Kansas Museum of History, The Charles Curtis House The Sherlock Bookmobile & Museum and the Capitol Building from the rooftop of the Docking State Office Building. Costumed actors July 16, 2014 was an exhilarating day for the Topeka and appearing on the bus are local talent from Topeka Civic Shawnee County Public Library. Driving up to the front door Theater & Academy. The actors are Jeremy Barclay as of the library was the brand new “Sherlock” bookmobile which Sherlock Holmes, Bill Gloy as Dr. Watson and Marc Rapp was replacing a 21-year-old vehicle of the library. as Professor Moriarty.

The Library Foundation’s work with Capitol Federal® “We realize how important it is to provide an extension of Foundation created a literacy partnership that is being enjoyed the library to the citizens of Topeka, especially those who all over Shawnee County. Their $200,000 gift enabled the are not able to visit the library on a regular basis,” John library to purchase this new vehicle. Bookmobiles have been an B. Dicus, Capitol Federal® Chairman said that day. “The important part of the library since the first wheels rolled out of bookmobile also is a great opportunity for introducing the the parking lot on March 15, 1943. In 2014, bookmobiles saw 288,187 items checked out. adventure of reading to children, for them to discover the fun of reading for a lifetime.” The new bookmobile wrap depicts scenes from a classic series, the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes stands almost With a big thanks to our new literacy partner Capitol 8 feet tall. The wrap was designed by the library and Capitol Federal® Foundation, the people of Shawnee County Federal staff, and captured by award-winning photographer will enjoy this bookmobile for years to come. The Alistair Tutton of Kansas City, Kansas. The design is loosely new bookmobile is stocked with all new books, DVDs, based on a Conan Doyle short story “The Final Problem”. magazines and CDs with the financial support of the Our story is set in Topeka, so you see scenes photographed at Friends of the Library.

...... New Books, Movies & Music area If you visited the New Books, Movies & Music area of the library recently, you may have wanted to sit a spell while browsing this large collection. Thanks to retired Chief Justice Kay McFarland, two handcrafted benches have been donated through a gift to The Library Foundation to provide comfort and convenience to users of this well-loved area. They are located close to the audio books, a favorite area for the Justice.

While browsing, be sure and enjoy the stained glass windows that have been restored from their original home in the Topeka Public Library, 1883-1961. Returning the six windows to the library has been an ongoing project of Dr. Walt Menninger and his late wife Connie. The Menningers’ have been financially supporting the restoration of six windows: Art, History, Science, Reading Maketh a Full Man, Writing An Exact Man, and Conference A Ready Man. The History window was restored this year and hangs in the northwest window of the New Books, Movies & Music room.

We say thanks to Dr. Walter Menninger and to Chief Justice Kay McFarland for their generous gifts that will be enjoyed by library patrons. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations who supported the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library through The Library Foundation in 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If there are any oversights, please contact the foundation office. Any individual or organization wishing to support The Library Foundation may visit our website foundation.tscpl.org, email [email protected] or call (785) 580-4498...... INDIVIDUALS L. Patricia Casey Charles and Son Green Cynthia Lash Kristen Ables Patrick Cavanaugh Robert and Laverta Greve Ruth Lawson Pauline Adam Donald and Janet Chubb Kathryn and Alan Groesbeck Glinda Leach Dena Adams Jack Clark William Gunselman Charles and Mary Lear Dr. Marian Menninger Adams Melinda Clemons Richard and Wanice Haas Cathy Leonhart Adrian and Mary Allen Dr. Ronald Cobb Marilyn Halsey Ruth Lichtenstern Marilyn and William Allen Sheldon and Virgnia Cohen Willhemina Hammons Kent and Vikki Lindemuth Phyllis Allen Judith Cole Dick and Dotty Hanger Carolyn Litwin Pat and Robert Anderson David Coleman Marcia Hannon Gayle Lolley Edmee Andres Cathy and Michael Conlin Barbara Harris Catherine Maassen Mercedes Anno David and Victoria Console Cecelia and Paul Harris Patricia Maffucci Ann Marie “Trena” Ansell Dr. Dean and Mrs. Ruth Cook Dr. Russell Clay Harvey Kimberly and Steve Magee Vicki Arnett Sandy Cordill Peggy and Richard Hawkins Ann and Michael Mahoney Joan Arterburn Donna and Marion Cox Richard and Linda Hayse Timothy Marchand and Eva Landry Carol Ashley Perry and Dolores Crabtree Joyce Hedlund Raymonde Marcoux Jean and John Atherton Karen and Harry Craig Ann Hedquist Anne Marley Dr. and Mrs. George Athey, Jr. Arlene Crawford Marjorye Heeney Eugene Marley and Myla Brown Marley Richard and Betty Athey Lois Culver Sue Henke Aurel Marney Hilary Aubey Kathleen Cummings Bruce Henriksen and Saundra Snyder Christel Marquardt Marilyn Ault Susan Daffron Diana Hentzler Lauer Michael Marshall Marietta Bailey Whitney Damron Phyllis Herzog Sharon Marshall Robert Bailey Eldon Danenhauer Hobart Hildyard Janice Martens Anne Baker Haley and Jason DaVee Wesley Hildyard Francine Martin Mark and Darlene Baker Bennie Davis Rebecca and Larry Hinton Melissa Masoner and James Concannon Dr. Phillip Baker and Mrs. Betty Baker Deborah Davis Roman Hiszczynskyj Ruth Maus Dr. Robert and Mrs. Shirley Banks Diana and William Davis James and Patricia Hockett Vivian McCormick Rob and Jenifer Banks Joyce and James DeCoursey Carl and Patricia Hoffman Tony and Judy McCue Phillip and Aline Cole Barrett Marjorie and Kelly Deeter Mary Hoffman Kay McFarland Joyce and Kenneth Bass Ann Deitcher Ralph Holbrook James and Linda McHenry Patricia Baumgart Sam Delap Charles and Willa Holle Dr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Meidinger Hellen and Warren Beavers Ruth Dickinson Susan Holm and David Wexler Faustino and Rita Mendoza Dr. Karen Bellows Robert DuBois Becky and Terry Holmquist Dr. Walter Menninger Mary Ann Benaka Sharon DuBois Harry and Virginia Holzle Letha Meyer Dorothy and William Bernard Clark and Susan Duffy Ellen and Walter Horn Paula and Thomas Meyer Terry and Robert Bernatis Gregg Duguid Susan and Grant Houck Nancy and William Michener Dorothy Biggs Myrl Duncan Ruth and Joseph Hovorka James Miller Nathan Birnley William and Gail Eliason John and Deloris Howard Lisa Miller Judy Bixby Martha Elkin Ralph and Kay Howard Martin Miller Gerald and Joy Blankenship Gwendolyn Elliott Susan and Terry Howarter Catherine Minarik Nola Blinn Tim and Jett Elmer Marta Huey Evelyn Minnich Dr. Paul and Mrs. Shirley Boatwright Philip and Darlene Elwood Kathleen Hughes Don and Judy Moler Gus Bogina, Jr. Cathy Estes Martha Huizenga David Monical and Peg Dunlap John and Grace Bohannon Tad and Gail Estes Patricia Humphrey Doris and Larry Moreland Nancy Bond Ellen Evans Catherine Hunt Ann Morris Bette Bossler Karen and L. Richard Farr Jacquelyn Hurst Coleman Morris Barbara Bradley Delores Fay Sara Ice Richard and Marla Morris Samuel and Margaret Bradshaw Joseph and Claudia Feeney Barbara Jacobs Philip and Lona Morse J. Patrick and Charlene Brazil Mary Feighny Barbara James Rev. Don and Mrs. Shirley Moses Gary and Doris Bremer Lois Fensler Duane Johnson and Deb Kirmer Patsy Mullin Lawrence Brock Lewis and Sue Ferguson Kirk and Cheryl Johnson Dr. Joe and Mrs. Suzanne Mumford Donna Brohaugh Betty Fogo Roberta and Roger Johnson Carla Mumma John and Sally Brooke Carol Foreman Ruth and Glenn Jones Queena Mumma Ellen and Kenneth Brown Margaret Fowler and Carlee Wilson Grace and William Jordan Tom Muth Eva Brown Margaret and John Francis Sally Kahle Jo Ann Myers, MD Charles and Laura Brown Rick Friedstrom Nancy Kassebaum Cynthia and William Naeger Rice Brown Diana and Jim Frownfelter Heather Kearns Sharon Nathan, PhD Roy and Gerry Browning Byron Fry Philip and Madeline Keeshan Virginia Neeley Scott and Tanya Brunner Sheryl Fulton Marilyn Kellogg Sharon and John Bryan Edward Funston Janet Kerr Martha Buchholz Phyllis and Richard Garvin Doris and Warren Kinnett Ruth Buckley Nanette and Adam Gatewood Lenora and Bruce Kinzie Henry Burdette Anne Gearhart Freeze Karen Kirby Patrick and Eileen Burnau Linda and Wendell Geiger Nancy Kirk Bruce and Connie Burns Terry Gibson Alice Knatt R. Dean and Sherry Byerley Claudia and Jack Gies Dr. Judith Kooser and Mr. Nicholas Good Terri Bynum Chad and Michelle Gilbert Albert Kossler David and Karlun Callahan John and Ines Gilbert Dr. Allen and Mrs. Beth Kossoy Terri and Randy Cannon Larry and Elaine Gill Julia and Paul Kuestersteffen Meredith Cantrell Arthur and Carolyn Glassman Elida Lamden Gibbons Martha Carithers, PhD John Godfrey Thelma Landrum Matthew Carithers David and Karen Gonzales Harriet Lange and Michael Nowak John and Lynn Carlin Susan and Terrence Gooden Brooke LaRue Nancy Carpenter Bonnie Gray Margaret LaRue Lavinia Nelson John and Teresa Stambaugh STAFF CONTRIBUTORS Beth Neuer Gwen Stanley Patty Akrouche Jere and Carol Noe Virginia Starr Linda Arb James Norris John Stauffer Rob Banks Marianna and Austin Nothern Lucy Stein Sherry Best Donor Panels Judy and Gene Olander Virginia Stice Paul Brennan Maynard Oliverius Viola and William Stolte Dawn Buttery Brenda Olson Nancy Stone Mary Campbell When the renovation and expansion of Maggie Opperman Judi and Rob Stork Donna Casey Ken and Marlene Orr Barbara Stransky Bonnie Cuevas the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Lisa Owen Mary Elizabeth Stratton Carrie Cummings Library was under construction (1996- Steve Page and Gwen McClain Ann Strecker Jeri Eckhardt Dr. Robert and Mrs. Frankie John and Joan Strickler Shannon Eddings 2002), design architect Michael Graves Parman Kenneth and Marlys Strobel Kathy Ellison Maxine Patterson Ronald and Mary Strong Daniel Fogt collaborated with the late Connie Renee and Mike Patzer Marjorie Strouts Diana Friend Menninger, a Library Foundation trustee, Dr. Robert Payne Lisa and Tom Stubbs Martha Gronniger Emily Pearson Wendy Surface Thad Hartman on plans to recognize donors who made Valerie Peckham Kimberly and Josh Svaty Janiece Hernandez gifts of $1,000 or more to The Library Stephanie Pepper Dr. Glenn and Mrs. Claire Swogger Felicia Hillebert Nancy Perih Warren Taylor Marlana Hodgkinson Foundation. Judy Thomas Sharon Peters Becky Hoferer Judith and David Thompson Kenneth Peterson Robert Hubbard Nell Thompson Dennis and Patricia Petterson Jeff Imparato An individual leaf became the identifier Shirley Tillman Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino and Richard Kobs Carol Tilton of each donor and was mounted in the Mrs. Laurel Vogt Nancy Lindberg Norla Todd Dr. Lorne and Mrs. Norma Phillips Jean Marshall niches of the signature Graves designed Suzanne Tomlinson Nancy Pollock Kristopher Marzetta Stacy and John Polzar Rosemary Torrez atrium at the center of the library. The June Truan Gina Millsap Alton and Jane Pope Kyle Moreland campaign of “A Library to Remember” Elizabeth Post Nancy Twiss Olive Ubel Betty Jean Neal Paul Post and Kay Kelly Sandra Patterson was launched to fill the nooks, and was Sandy Praeger Ann Ellen and Gaylord Ukena Charles Underwood Michael Perkins known as “Leaves in the Atrium.” Tara and Horace Pridgett LeAnn Petrie Carole and Neil Purdum Roger and Joan Underwood Janice and David Van Meter Matthew Pettit William and Joyce Rabb Janet Pionkowski In 2013, another renovation project, the Dr. Padma and Jaya Raju Gayle and Alice Vernon Marie Pyko Dr. and Mrs. Bartlett Ramsey Dr. Stanley and Rev. Sandra Vogel installation of learning-scape sculptures Valerie Reif Vic Raymond Dr. Craig and Mrs. Kim Vosburgh Teresa Reuter John Reber Vicki Wade in the Kids Library, required a change Ruth Rodden Matt and Pamela Reeb Dona Walker Charity Rouse in location of the donor recognition. Jerry and Judy Reed Joan Walrafen Darci Scott Mary Reed Spencer James Walters Today, the leaves of donors who made Jim Serrano H. Jane Rhys, PhD Marilyn and Howard Ward Lynn Shirley gifts of $1,000 or more to The Library Pauline and J. U. Ricks Mary and Norvell Washburn Deb Southerland Carole Ries Elizabeth Watson Lissa Staley Foundation between 2001-2013 have Lynn and John Robinson Steve Watson Nancy Vaughn Jesyca Rodenberg Robert Webb been incorporated into two beautiful Linda Walline Robert and Rita Roeder Craig and Shari Weeks Tanya Walsh backlit displays located in the Robert M. Dr. Susan and Mr. Dennis Rogers Mary Lou Weidenbach Carolyn Ward Elizabeth Ross Rebecca Wempe & Hazel F. Lingo rotunda. Catherine and Ford Ross J. Sky Westerlund Luanne Webb Dr. Larry and Mrs. Kathleen Rotert Nancy and John Whiffen Sheryl Weller Lane Ruehlen Ethelda Wilch Kerry Zimmerman Contributions are an essential source for Mark Rustman Patricia Wild Jill Zinn Angela Wiley the library’s growth, and they strengthen Richard Ryan LaShaune Wiley Frank and Judith Sabatini ORGANIZATIONS our ability to make a positive, significant Max Williams JF Salisbury Alliance for Patient Medication Stan and Linda Williams impression in our community. It is John and Alicia Salisbury Safety Cathy Willis Vicki Sanders American Library Association Russell Willis important we take time to say thanks to Georgia and Terry Sandlin Bible Talks Tracy Willis Joseph and Nancy Sargent Blue Cross Blue Shield of all those who made gifts and to recognize Danny Wilson Dale and Diane Schafer Kansas Claims Team June Windscheffel those contributors. The new space is Cecilia and Dennis Schell BPC Barker Printing & Copy Linda Woolf Gregg and Isabel Schiff Services, Inc. ideally located at the front of the library Jeanne Worthington Sylvia Schiller Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home Linda and Dale Wulfkuhle Harlan Schlicher, Jr. Capitol Connection, LLC and provides greater visibility to those Alice and Ronald Wurtz Julie and Robert Schloetzer Capitol Federal Foundation Max and Carol Yoho who support the library. Carol and Eugene Schmidt Changing Lifestyles FCE Beverley Zimmerman CoreFirst Bank & Trust Sheryl Schwader Draperies By Dorothy Barbara and Robert Scofield FAITHFUL GIVERS Plans are underway for a new donor Epsilon ETA Chapter of Epsilon Judy Seitz Our faithful givers support recognition program that will include Laura Semler the foundation by making a - Signa Alpha Chapter 2001 Warren and Phillis Setchell donation every year for 10 Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka donors of the past as well as those who Kevin Shaughnessy or more consecutive years. Greater Horizon are currently making donations. Please Douglas Sheafor, MD Mary Feighny Hallmark Cards, Inc. Marsha and William Sheahan Thad Hartman Heartland Toastmasters contact us to find out more about Named Karen and Fred Shectman Jeff Imparato Kansas Children’s Service League Elaine Sherrick and LJ Polly James and Linda McHenry Kansas Dialogue Giving opportunities. Ronald and Patricia Shurtz Gina Millsap L. M. “Bud” Cornish Fund Marlene Sinnott Marie Pyko Law Offices of Coffman, James Sloan Deb Southerland De Fries & Nothern Just as a tree requires a continuing source of Jeanne and Michael Slusher Gwen Stanley Leavenworth Business Women’s sustenance to grow, so does the library. Joan Smith Warren Taylor Association Kathleen and David Smith The John M Shapiro Charitable Lincoln Club of Topeka ~ Michael Graves Martha Spacek Trust M-C Industries, Inc. Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions ESTATE GIFTS Mary E. Heiberger* Mize Houser & Company McDonald’s Restaurants of Topeka Honoring those who remembered Phyllis J. Henney* National League of American Pen Speck’s Tavern The Library Foundation. Margaret E. Herynk* Women - Topeka Branch Stanley Flowers Martha W. Carithers Chuck & Kay Holle Northeast Kansas Library System Dorothy L. Diehl Pamela G. Hollie & P. F. Kluge P.E.O. Chapter JG GIFTS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF Mary C. Gordy Rebecca Holmquist P.E.O. Kansas Chapter HW Steve Anderson Jane Chandler Holt P.E.O. Chapter DF Barbara Barber WILDER SOCIETY Bob* & Imogene* Hughes P.E.O. Chapter FJ Kimberlee Baum Early benefactors, Edward and Mary Glenn* & Catherine* Hussey Prairie Land Depression Era Glass Club Jean Brewer Wilder, helped raise funds to build the Theodore* & Barbara* Hussey Randolph Square Homeowner’s Martha Carithers first permanent library in Topeka. Their Jeff & Martha Imparato Association Nancy Cook memorial gifts to the library created Jan J. Jaquith Redbud Foundation, Inc. Dorothy Diel the first public art collection in the Myrtle Alice Jennings* Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Mission Richard Evans city. In 1998, The Library Foundation Jeanne A. & Andy Johnson Sabatini Family Foundation Al Frentzel created the Edward and Mary Wilder Joy M. Johnson* Schauer Family Charitable Trust Mary Gordy Society. We give special thanks to Carol A. Jory Security Benefit Robert Harder those who are securing the future of Doris & Warren Kinnett Swogger Foundation Danny Haverkemp our awesome library by including The Jo Ann Klemmer Sybil N. Wiegman Trust Norma Holbrook Library Foundation in your estate plans Lillian F. Landberg* Temple Beth Sholom Richard Huerter or making an annual lifetime gift. Glenda B. Leach The Briar Foundation John Jahnke David & Audrey Leamon The John M Shapiro Charitable Trust Mark McLelland CHARTER MEMBERS Carolyn E. Litwin The Midland Group Irene Miller Linda D. & Dennis Baranski Fannie Mandelbaum The Van Otterloo Family Foundation Nancy Reeb Shirley J. Baxley Melissa Masoner & Jim Concannon Topeka Community Foundation Charles Schneider Dorothy A. Christensen* Craig & Robin Maxon Washburn University Howard Spitzer Beulah Baldwin Cook* Hugh G.* & Margaret S.* McCausland Western Sorosis Club Bernard Stone Floy M. Crouch* Linda H. McHenry WMR Family Foundation Ruth Webb Lillian L. Dawkins* Bernice L. McPeak*

Janice Whitman Noelle Todd Drechsel* Evelyn Meade* MATCHING GIFTS ORGANIZATIONS Drs. Marjory B.* & D. Bernard* Foster Connie* & Walt Menninger Caterpillar Foundation Douglas Zimmerman Helen Green* Gina & Ried Millsap ConocoPhillips Volunteer Grant Program Orpha Naomi Hathaway* Jeanne Christie Mithen US Bank GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OF Sherry Best Dr. J. Cotter* & Jeanne* Hirschberg Mary Mae Moffet* Robert M.* & Hazel F.* Lingo Donald & Shirley Moses GIFTS IN-KIND Brea Black Thad Hartman James* & Elizabeth* McHenry Ezequiel Muñoz Galván Amy Miller Photography James A. McHenry, Jr. Ralph Holbrook Jo Ann Myers Applebee’s Barbara A. Mertz* Rebecca Holmquist Betty Jean Neal Candyopolis Esther Read* & Wilfred T.* Miller James A. McHenry, Jr. Jean & Emlin* North Cici’s Pizza Lucille S. Perkins* Marie Pyko Marianna & Austin Nothern Cold Stone Creamery Dr. Bartlett & Harriette Ramsey Barbara Scofield Marg Obourn Cook’s American Grill Mary Jo Ramskill* Deb Southerland Elaine O’Gara & Bob Shapiro Gage Bowl Center Georgia Sue Reuter* Steve Page & Gwen McClain Going Bonkers Patricia Wild Steve A. Schwarm & Lena R. Dreiling George S. Paris Irving E. & Peggy* Sheffel Dave & Carol Parker Eldon* & Harriet* Sloan Robert D. & Frankie Parman Glenn Swogger, Jr. & Claire Swogger John* & Lynda Parry Kindergarteners Get First Library Cards Louise* & Walter* Torluemke Betty J. Penney Dr. Nathaniel* & Jewel* Uhr Nancy Ann Perih Virginia Wade* Larry Peters & Barbara Waterman-Peters Through a new initiative, Children’s lives are shaped by Anita & Larry Wolgast Helen & John Petterson IREAD, Lowman Hill’s Timothy L. & Bobbie J.A. Pfeifer the support they receive along MEMBERS Pauline Cox Brown Pfuetze* kindergartners received a the way. The vision of our Carolyn A. Adams Dick & Nancy Pratt graduation gift that will serve Adrian & Mary Allen Larry & Patty Pressman donors is to lay the foundation Ann Marie “Trena” Ansell them well throughout life, their Katherine Park Pyle* & son: Oliver for children to grow into Laura A. Autrey Holmes Gilliland* first library card! Specially Betty R. Baker & Phillip L. Baker, MD Becky Richmond lifelong readers. The library Rob & Jenifer Banks designed library cards were Roxane & Raymond Riva plans to expand IREAD to Barbara J. Barber* Dr. Michael B. Roberts handed out to the students to Clark V. Britton, Jr. & Pauline Britton Alvin D. Schiesser* encourage a love of reading. other schools in the USD Patricia L. “Pat” Bump* Julie & Robert Schloetzer 501 school district. If you Dr. Michael & Marcia N. Cassidy Myron S. Seeley, Jr.* This initiative was supported Jeffrey A. & Kristin A. Chanay John M. Shapiro* by the Robert C. and Dorothy are interested in sponsoring Avis Chitwood* Kirke & Diane Snyder a program for a kindergarten Gary K. & Margaret A. Clarke Patricia M. Stender L. Harder Book Fund. For Loretta “Lori” Class* Marion D. Stevenson* years, the Harder’s gave books class contact The Library L. M. “Bud”* & Dorothy* Cornish Carolyn E. Stewart* to Lowman Hill students Foundation office. Edythe R. Crapson* Patricia L. Stinson* Gay V. Crawford Bernard O. Stone* during the holidays, and Bob Laura Dalrymple & Jim Harris Karen C. Tappan volunteered there as a reader. Don* & Edith* Depew Leo & Marva C. Taylor Glenda DuBoise Warren E. Taylor Horace Eubank* Dr. Stephen & Joan Tempero To celebrate this milestone, Vivian C. Everett* Ron & Annette Thornburgh the children received a book, a John E. Farley* Roger & Joan Underwood Richard Friedstrom Walt* & Marge* Van Vleck library logoed cardholder and Nancy J. Garfield, PhD Diane Waander their very own library card. Janice Gartrell* Nancy E. Watkins Marilyn L. Geiger Robert G. Webb Kindergarten students are at a Roberta M. Gillespie* Lila Weissenberg* point where they are reading Mary Case Gordy* & James Van Sickle Larry A. & Susan K. William independently, and this program Frances H. Griest* June Windscheffel Kathy J. & Alan W. Groesbeck Sarah Woellhof encourages them to keep John & Rita Grunwald Dorothy Wesley Woodson* reading and to grow into Michael Hager Linda Woolf lifelong readers. Roy* & Mary C.* Hatke Alice M. Young* * denotes deceased 2014 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES* Revenue Revenue

Donations $213,571 Donated Services CafE In-Kind Donations $98,590 5% 3% Fees Investment Income $308,865 Café Fees $21,000 Donated Services $33,500 Donations ______32% Total $675,526 46% 14% Investment Income In-Kind Donations

Expenditures ...... Disbursements to the Library $355,343 Disbursements to Library Investment Fees, $293,359 Operations & Fundraising Bookmobiles ______61% Final Payment on “Sherlock” & Down Payment on “Alice” Total $648,702 20% Annual Distribution 5% from Various Investment Funds Foundation assets as of December 31, 2014 $6,364,327 10% Buy a Book Club Donations % Youth Services 4 Homework Central, IREAD and Kids Library Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery 3% Children’s Art Program & Stained Glass Window Restoration 2% Other Benches, Wedding Neighborhood &VISA Reimbursement *Unaudited ...... Dick and Donna Crawford Annual Scholarship

In 2001, Dick and Donna Crawford made a $20,000 pledge to Music in Bassoon Performance and a Bachelor of Education in The Library Foundation to create an endowment providing Elementary Education. After teaching elementary and middle annual scholarships for library employees. Their desire was to school reading for several years, she began working in the Kids support library employees who exemplified the library’s high Library, where she delights in spreading “bookjoy” to children of standards of public service. The Crawford scholarship has all ages. Other areas of professional interest include improving been awarded annually since it was established. library and information access to underserved populations and using outdoor spaces to promote active lifestyles and In 2014, the $1,000 scholarship was given environmental literacy. to Natalie Moreland. Natalie is a Kids Library specialist and is pursuing her For Natalie, scholarships like this one make the difference between Master of Arts in Library & Information dreams and reality when it comes to pursuing a Master’s degree. Science at the University of Missouri. She took classes on technology and collection development, Natalie attended Washburn University greatly increasing her skills as a library blogger, as well as learning in Topeka, Kansas and graduated more about how to maintain balanced, useful collections that meet magna cum laude with a Bachelor of the needs of the community......

The Library Foundation 2014 Library Highlights 2014 Board of Trustees Checkout TOTAL 2,300,865 Bookmobile 288,187 Jeanne Slusher, Chair Marianna Nothern Digital downloads 212,559 Becky Holmquist, Robert Parman Kid’s Library 638,030 Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect Julie Schloetzer Joel Oliver, Treasurer Judi Stork Red Carpet 79,325 Mark Baker Steve Tempero Kids Library Borrowers (age 4-17) 21,770 Glenda DuBoise Roger Underwood Rich Hayse Library Visitors 797,478 Art Gallery Visitors 25,231 EX OFFICIO MEMBERS TRUSTEE EMERITUS Duane Johnson, Chuck Engel Program Attendance (on and offsite) 76,043 Chair, Library Trustees Steve Page Sherryl Longhofer, President, John Salisbury Summerfest Hours of Student Reading 72,718 Friends of the Library New Library Cardholders 12,077 DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE STAFF EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Carolyn Ward Library Cardholders 99,482 Gina Millsap, CEO, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library OTHER LIBRARY STAFF Your Support Makes a Difference! Sheryl Weller, CFO, Topeka and Rob Banks, COO, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Shawnee County Public Library ...... Nancy Lindberg, Executive Director, The Library Foundation