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 & Museum and the Capitol Building from the rooftop The Sherlock Bookmobile 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.