ABOUT US
The Library touches people in every stage of life. We fund programs to prepare children for their first year of school and to bring reading materials to the elderly and homebound. In between, the Library provides resources to young professionals, programming that keeps teenagers reading and support for online resources that allow adults to explore their history or learn a new language.
Since its inception in 1993, The Library Foundation has worked to further the Springfield-Greene County Library's goal of enriching the community with quality resources, facilities and programming — including extensive children's programming.
The Library Foundation facilitated fundraising efforts for high-profile projects such as the Library Center on South Campbell, southwest Missouri's first destination library, and the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library capital campaign.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- President - Bruce Robison
Vice President and Chief Information Officer, CoxHealth - Vice President - Laurie Edmondson, Ed. D.
Dean of the School of Education and Child Development, Drury University - Secretary - Teresa Blair
Community Volunteer / Civic Leader
- Terry Breazeale, CPA
President, Sturhahn, Breazeale & Co., PC - Melissa Haddow
Retired Nonprofit Executive / Civic Leader - Molly Holtmann
Director of Volunteer Services, Mercy Hospital - Richard Russell
Chief Executive Officer, Missouri Trust and Investment Company - Julia Schreiber
Community Volunteer / Civic Leader - Bob Shaw
Community Volunteer / Civic Leader
Friends of the Library Board Member
Ex Officio Members
- Regina Greer Cooper
Executive Director, Springfield-Greene County Library District. - Andrea McKinney, CFP®
Vice President & Wealth Management Advisor, Central Trust Company;
Member, Library Board of Trustees - Bill Kastler
Community Volunteer / Civic Leader
President, Friends of the Library