ABOUT US
Goals
- Bring together people who share an interest in libraries
- Promote public awareness and community support for the Library system
- Encourage gifts and fundraising activities that benefit the Arlington Public Library System
HISTORY
History of the Friends & Foundation
Originally, there were two nonprofit support organizations – the Friends of the Arlington Public Library (established in 1986) and the Arlington Public Library Foundation (established in 1993). The Friends held semi-annual book sales and Book & Author Luncheons and the Foundation raised funds primarily through grants, events, and direct mail solicitations. Because of their similar goals to support the Library System, the two groups merged October 2016 to form the Friends & Foundation.
Board Members
- Claire Alexander
- Susan Barker
- Mike Becknal
- Morgan Brickey-Jones
- Paula Cline, Treasurer
- Charles Goodyear
- David Hopkins
- Martha Kinard
- Patty Kirby
- Emily Klophaus
- Heather Lowe, Chair
- Tiffany Mann, Vice Chair
- Lydia McKinney
- Toni Najjar
- Antoinette Nelson
- Cristina Smiley, Secretary
- Sarah Stephens
- Polly Walton, Immediate Past Chair
