New faces are joining seasoned ones as two groups of volunteers commit their time and talents to the Richland Library Friends and Richland Library Foundation Boards. The library’s mission is to provide experiences that inspire, inform and entertain to improve the quality of life for everyone who interacts with the library. On average, more than 8,500 people visit our 11 locations throughout Richland County daily. Richland Library Foundation works to increase financial support for the library in an effort to broaden and diversify its ability to serve the citizens of Richland County with unsurpassed excellence. The time and energy that its members put forth make the difference between a good library and a great library. For more information, visit www.richlandlibrary.com/foundation.
2015-2016 Foundation Board members include:
- Adam Davis-Chair
- Sarena Burch-Vice Chair
- Sara Fisher-Secretary/Treasurer
New to the Foundation Board this year are Jody Bendenbaugh and Jonathan “J.P.” Lee.
Returning members include:
- William “Buddy” Bateman
- David Campbell
- Tony Cooper
- Susie Dibble
- Beth Elliott
- Alexander Fournil
- David Hodges
- R. Neal Reynolds, M.D.
Established in 1975, Richland Library Friends plays an integral role in raising awareness of the library throughout the community through specifically targeted advocacy efforts and financial support for programs, such as the Friends Summer Learning Challenge. For more information, visit www.richlandlibrary.com/friends-library.
2015-2016 Friends Board members include:
- Susan Mazur-President
- John Bradley-Vice President
- Will Stork-Treasurer
- Sara Weinberg-Secretary
New to the Friends Board this year are Jennifer Bishop, Caroline Bokesch, Gloria Boyd, Brenda Branic, Emily Brannen and Lynda Kuntz.
Returning members include:
- Tina Auman
- Robin Blume
- Erin Crawford
- Susan Hackett
- Tracy Haisley
- Amy Hill
- Chris Koon
- Teresea Mathis
- Chakisse Newton
- Jess Torres
- Ashlye Wilkerson
For more information or questions, please contact Emily Stoll at 803-231-6388 or email estoll@richlandlibrary.com.
