Johnson County Public Library Foundation
Our Mission
The Johnson County Public Library Foundation, Inc. seeks to assist the Johnson County Public Library in providing outstanding information, education, and culture for all members of the community by granting supplemental funding to assist the Library in promoting literacy in Johnson County.
Our Purpose
A Library system that empowers lifelong learning, connection and engagement in the Johnson County community. Find our 2023 Annual Report here.
The Silver Tree Society honors donors who have chosen to leave a legacy to the Johnson County Public Library Foundation through planned giving or a deferred gift. Learn about the Silver Tree Society.
How We Help
Authors at JCPL
This series brings bestselling and award-winning writers from around the country to Johnson County. Your support of the Foundation helps us continue to bring authors to our county.
Expanding Explore Summer
The Foundation is committed to expanding JCPL's Explore Summer learning program which encourages community members to read, create and discover. The program supports the development of early literacy skills, prevents learning loss in school-age children and brings readers of all ages together with fun activities and great prizes.
“JCPL’s Summer Learning Program helps kids stay engaged with the learning process all summer long. Our staff and patrons love the innovative programs, fun activities and great prizes.”
– Sarah Taylor, JCPL Assistant Director
Friends of JCPL
The Friends of JCPL are part of the Foundation. Their book sales raise funds to support programs at all JCPL Branches.
Snuggle Up with a Book Ball
In 2019, the Foundation hosted the first Snuggle Up with a Book Ball, a unique at-home fundraising event. Supporters donate to the Foundation and then stay home to enjoy snuggling up with a book the day of the event. The money raised from this annual event supports the Authors at JCPL visits.
Special Projects Campaign for the new Clark Pleasant Branch
Enhancing the Story funds enhancements inside and outside the branch which opened in March 2022. Learn more about what we did and the Enhancing the Story campaign here.
The Foundation Board
“The Library does a wonderful job connecting our community to resources. The JCPL Foundation exists to help the Library enhance literacy efforts, educational programs and cultural experiences. I am glad to be part of the Foundation’s work to expand lifelong learning opportunities in our community.”
-Nathaniel Uhl, Former Foundation Board Member
The Foundation's volunteer board works with members of the Johnson County community to raise funds to assist the Library in promoting literacy in Johnson County.
Board members:
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Gretchen Beaman, President - Crop Protection Quality Systems Leader, Corteva AgriSciences
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Chele Heid, Vice President – Physical Therapist; Owner, Equality Engraving
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Amanda Cooper, Co-Treasurer – Owner, Interior Forms & Shapes
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Marti Ramsey, Co-Treasurer – Retired Educator, MSD Lawrence Twp.
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Andrea Gash, Secretary – Sr. Operations Manager, ExelinEd
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Diane Black – Retired Educator, Franklin College
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LeShon Gray – Learning Experience Designer, CarelonRX
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Davin Harpe – Principal, Center Grove Middle School North
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Regina Harvey - President, South Grove Eye Care
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Mitch Salyers - Owner, Kid City Academy
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Lisa Lintner – Director, Johnson County Public Library
JCPL Foundation
49 E. Monroe St.
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-738-9835