The Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation exists to raise private, sustainable support from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations to enhance all 16 branches of the Anne Arundel County Public Library. The Library is a public institution funded by Anne Arundel County, however, the information explosion, coupled with growing demands for service and rising costs continues to challenge the Library's ability to deliver essential services. In 2006, a group of public-spirited individuals formed the Library Foundation as a separate 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization to raise additional funds otherwise unsupported by county funding.

The Library Foundation's vision is to enrich lives through philanthropy. Funds raised by the Library Foundation help support the Library's strategic initiatives including: Every Child Ready to Read; connecting county residents to technology, the Internet and virtual services; creating welcoming, accessible and functional spaces; and fostering community engagement between each library branch and its service area.

The Library Foundation seeks to raise funds to enhance and enrich the lives of all county residents. Your support makes your library better.

Library Foundation Board

Officers

Samuel J. Brown President Attorney-at-Law, Hillman, Brown, & Darrow

Chuck Ferrar Vice President Owner and Operator, Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits

Trish Strott Secretary Community Volunteer

William J. Hufnell Treasurer Founder and Principal, Bay Point Wealth Management

Directors

Tessie LaRose Ballard Community Volunteer

Jane Campbell-Chambliss Appraiser

S. Hamilton Chaney Owner and Operator, Herrington Harbour Marina Resort & Yacht Center

Delores Ann (DeDe) Duncan-White Assistant Athletic Director, Academics for Student Athletes, USNA

Linda P. Greene

Anna E. Greenberg Community Volunteer

Mary S. Hagerty Consultant, University of Maryland College Park

Christopher B. Nelson President Emeritus & Tutor, St. John’s College

Marc L. Rodriguez Alderman, City of Annapolis

Karen W. Smith Community Volunteer

Ex-Officio Members

Skip Auld Anne Arundel County Public Library CEO

Joan C. Beck Former Chair, Board of Trustees, Anne Arundel County Public Library

Ann E. Glenn Executive Director

Joyce C. Miller Library Board of Trustees Vice Chairman

The Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Financial contributions are tax deductible. To request more information, including financial statements, please contact the Foundation Office. Information is also available from the Maryland Office of the Secretary of State.