Johnson County Libraries

Johnson County Library Foundation

Supporting the Future of the Johnson County Library System

Building Opportunities Through Knowledge & Learning

The Johnson County Library Foundation plays an important role in securing the future of the Johnson County Library System. Through charitable giving, thoughtful financial stewardship, and long-term investment, the Foundation helps provide resources beyond what public funding alone can support.

Foundation support allows the Library to expand programs, improve technology, enhance collections and services, and respond to the changing needs of the community. Every contribution helps strengthen the Library as a place for knowledge, learning, discovery, and opportunity for everyone in Johnson County.

Through the generosity of donors and the careful management of these gifts, the Foundation is building a lasting financial resource to benefit the library and the community for generations to come.

Learn more about the Johnson County Library Foundation, its mission, and ways to support the Library's future by visiting the Johnson County Library Foundation website.

Building a Legacy of Learning

A strong Library is an important part of a thriving community. It provides access to information, encourages literacy and lifelong learning, preserves local history, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Like the roots that support a growing tree, the Johnson County Library Foundation provides a strong financial foundation that helps the Library continue to grow and serve the community. Through responsible investment and the generosity of donors, the Foundation helps ensure the Library remains a welcoming place to learn, discover, and grow.

A History of Community Support

Established in 1976 by community members who recognized the importance of planning for the library's future, the Johnson County Library Foundation has provided financial support through donations, memorial gifts, and fundraising efforts.

Over the years, the Foundation has helped meet special needs throughout the Library System, supported important improvements, and established a permanent endowment to provide lasting financial support for generations to come.

Building a Lasting Endowment

Through the dedication of many volunteers, the Johnson County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library hosted benefit auctions that brought the community together for evenings of entertainment and fundraising in support of the Library's future.

From 2008 to 2015, proceeds from the benefit auctions were directed toward the Wyoming Public Library Endowment Challenge Program. Through this program, eligible contributions were matched by the State of Wyoming at a 2:1 ratio, turning every qualifying dollar raised into three dollars for the Library's endowment.

These fundraising efforts helped establish the permanent endowment, which continues to grow under the guidance and oversight of the Foundation. This lasting resource helps provide financial stability and support for the future of the Johnson County Library System.

Investing in the Library's Future

The Foundation continues to provide financial support for projects and improvements that strengthen Library services and benefit the community. Contributions have helped make possible:

Library Expansions: Property purchases that made expansions possible in both Buffalo and Kaycee.
Library Improvements: Support for facility improvement projects throughout the Library system.
Technology Upgrades: Complete computer upgrades at the Johnson County Library and the Kaycee Branch Library.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Financial support for this early literacy program, helping bring books and reading opportunities to children and families throughout Johnson County.

These projects reflect the Foundation's ongoing commitment to responding to the needs of the Library and the community it serves.

Foundation Leadership

The Johnson County Library Foundation is guided by dedicated community members who are committed to supporting the Library and planning for its future.

Officers

President: Nick Thom
Vice President: Amy Pierson
Secretary:
Treasurer: Steve Reimann

Board Members

Kira Wages
Kris Ackerson
Camden Callan
Dr. Dwayne Christensen
Marjorie Mantle

Your Support Makes a Difference

The Library provides so much more than books. It is a place for learning, discover, opportunity, and community. Foundation support helps strengthen the many ways the Library serves Johnson County:

Access to Information & Education: Providing opportunities for people of all ages to access information, educational resources, and technology.
A Community Hub: Supporting a welcoming place where people can gather, share ideas, and participate in community activities.
Economic Development: Helping provide access to technology, information, and resources that support employment, education, and personal growth.
Literacy & Lifelong Learning: Encourage reading, supporting literacy, and providing opportunities to learn at every stage of life.
Quality of Life: Supporting programs, resources, and services that enrich everyday life throughout Johnson County.
Emergency Support: Helping the Library respond to unexpected needs and challenges that may affect its services and resources.
Preserving Wyoming History: Supporting access to historical materials and resources that help preserve and share the stories of our communities.

Responsible Giving. Lasting Impact.

The Johnson County Library Foundation believes everyone should have access to information, technology, and educational resources that enrich lives and strengthen the community.

Through responsible stewardship, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, the Foundation continues to invest in the Library's mission and help ensure it remains a valuable resource for generations to come.

Supporting the Library's Future

Your generosity can help strengthen the future of the Johnson County Library System. Contributions of all sizes are appreciated and make a difference.

How to Make a Donation

When making a gift, you may choose to direct your contribution toward a particular Library need, a specific project, or the Foundation's permanent endowment. If you prefer to leave the designation open, your gift will be used where it can make the greatest impact for the Library and the community.

Memorial and honorary gifts are a thoughtful way to celebrate someone special, remember a loved one, and create a lasting legacy through support of the Johnson County Library System.

Mail donations to:

Johnson County Library Foundation
171 N Adams Ave
Buffalo, WY 82834

A strong Library is built through the support of a caring community. Every contribution, large or small, helps create opportunities, strengthen resources, and ensure the Johnson County Library System continues to make a difference in the lives of those it serves. Together, we are investing in a future where knowledge, learning, and opportunity remain accessible to everyone.