Johnson County Public Library Foundation
Our Mission
The Johnson County Public Library Foundation, Inc. seeks to assist the Johnson County Public Library in providing outstanding information, education and culture for all community members by granting supplemental funding to assist the library in promoting literacy in Johnson County.
Our Purpose
Created in 2016, the Johnson County Public Library Foundation joined the Friends of JCPL (founded in 1979) to provide resources that promote and encourage lifelong learning and support the Library's mission of strengthening our community by connecting people, resources and experiences. Find our 2022 Annual Report here.
Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The JCPL Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Federal Tax ID: 35-1462375
How We Help
Authors at JCPL
This series brings bestselling and award-winning writers from around the country to Johnson County. Your support of the Foundation helps us continue to bring authors to our county.
Expanding Explore Summer
The Foundation is committed to expanding JCPL's Explore Summer learning program which encourages community members to read, create and discover. The program supports the development of early literacy skills, prevents learning loss in school-age children and brings readers of all ages together with fun activities and great prizes.
“JCPL’s Summer Learning Program helps kids stay engaged with the learning process all summer long. Our staff and patrons love the innovative programs, fun activities and great prizes.”
– Sarah Taylor, JCPL Assistant Director
Special Projects Campaign for the new Clark Pleasant Branch
Enhancing the Story seeks to fund enhancements inside and outside the branch which opened in March 2022. Learn more about the Enhancing the Story campaign here.
Friends of JCPL
The Friends of JCPL are part of the Foundation. Their book sales raise funds to support programs at all JCPL Branches.
Snuggle Up with a Book Ball
In 2019, the Foundation hosted the first Snuggle Up with a Book Ball, a unique at-home fundraising event. Supporters donate to the Foundation and then stay home to enjoy snuggling up with a book the day of the event. The money raised from this annual event supports the Authors at JCPL visits.
Join the Silver Tree Society
The Silver Tree Society honors donors who have chosen to leave a legacy to the Johnson County Public Library Foundation through planned giving or a deferred gift. Learn about the Silver Tree Society.
The Foundation Board
“The Library does a wonderful job connecting our community to resources. The JCPL Foundation exists to help the Library enhance literacy efforts, educational programs and cultural experiences. I am glad to be part of the Foundation’s work to expand lifelong learning opportunities in our community.”
-Nathaniel Uhl, Former Foundation Board Member
The Foundation's volunteer board works with members of the Johnson County community to raise donations to fund supported programs.
Board members:
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Caleb Drake, President – Engineer, JCREMC
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Jan Fredbeck, Vice President – Retired Educator, Clark Pleasant Schools
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Amanda Cooper, Co-Treasurer – Interior Forms & Shapes, Owner
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Marti Ramsey, Co-Treasurer – Retired Educator, MSD Lawrence Twp.
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Andrea Gash, Secretary – Sr. Operations Manager, ExelinEd
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Brooke Weddle – Associate Director Legal Operations, Eli Lilly and Company
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Chele Heid – Physical Therapist, Owner Equality Engraving
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Davin Harpe – Principal, Center Grove Middle School North
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Diane Black – Retired Educator, Franklin College
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Merilee Allen – Friends of JCPL Board Member; Friends Books Sale Coordinator
- Jody Veldkamp – Marketing & Communications Manager, JCPL
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Kate Taylor – Communications Director, Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation
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LeShon Gray – Learning Experience Designer, CarelonRX
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Lisa Lintner – Director, JCPL
JCPL Foundation
49 E. Monroe St.
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-738-9835