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
 Chuck Ferrar President Owner and Operator, Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits |
 Karen W. Smith Vice-President Community Volunteer |
 Trish Strott Secretary Community Volunteer |
 William J. Hufnell Treasurer Founder and Principal, Bay Point Wealth Management |
Directors
 Tessie LaRose Ballard Community Volunteer |
 Samuel J. Brown Attorney-at-Law, Hillman, Brown, & Darrow |
 Jane Campbell-Chambliss Appraiser |
 Katie Prechtl Cooke Mother & Community Organizer/Volunteer |
 Delores Ann (DeDe) Duncan-White Assistant Athletic Director, Academics for Student Athletes, USNA |
 Anna E. Greenberg Community Volunteer |
 Linda P. Greene Community Volunteer |
 Mary S. Hagerty Consultant, University of Maryland College Park |
 Stephen R. Holt Managing Partner/Founder, Premier Planning Group/PPGwealth |
 Christopher B. Nelson President Emeritus & Tutor, St. John’s College |
Ex-Officio Members
 Skip Auld Anne Arundel County Public Library CEO |
 Joan C. Beck Former Chair, Board of Trustees, Anne Arundel County Public Library |
 Cathleen Sparrow 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 as allowed by law. To request more information, including financial statements, please contact the Foundation Executive Director, Cathleen Sparrow at the Foundation Office or 410-222-1199. Information is also available from the Maryland Office of the Secretary of State.