Foundation for the Indian Trails Library District

Why Donate?  Donate

Picture of participants playing Bingo
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, over 200 people came to the library, parked their cars and tuned in to play Drive-in Bingo. With prizes donated from local businesses and food from SuperDawg, it was a great evening for all ages.

The Indian Trails Public Library gets approximately 90% of its funding through property taxes. Unlike other governmental entities, such as park or school districts, the library does not have a revenue stream or charge fees for services, other than recouping the cost of materials for special programs. 

Fortunately, the library has a foundation that actively raises funds for requested items and helps advocate for the library in the community. In the past the library has purchased

  • Books to be given out to children for reading programs
  • Expansion and enhancement of the Reading Garden
  • Launch Pad on the Go Kits
  • Sewing machines for classes

The Foundation raises funds through

  • Used book sales
  • Annual appeal
  • Special events
  • Restaurant givebacks

IN 2022

The Foundation funded:

  • Launch Pad on the Go Collection | 4, Backyard Movie Bundles
  • Launch Pad | Mayku Multiplier
  • Launch Pad | Nomad 3 Desktop CNC Machine
  • Launch Pad | Sawgrass Virtuoso SG500 Complete Sublijet Sublimation Printer Kit
  • Launch Pad | Swing Design 4-in-1 Mug, Cup, & Bottle Heat Press 
  • Youth Services | Sensory Pathway (in design phase)
  • Short Story Cube

IN 2021

The Foundation funded:

  • Green Lake Park StoryWalk
  • Books for the Green Lake Park Little Free Library
  • Reading Garden Bricks
  • Books for Twain School StoryWalk
  • Personal care bags

Consider making a donation today to support your library! To make a donation in person, please contact  Jen Schmidt or call 847.279.2222.

2022 Foundation Board of Directors

 

Nina Strezewski
President

Steve Wetle
Treasurer

Mary Siarkiewicz
Secretary


Sheila Anderson
Director

Melody Bickhem
Director

Cathy Burns
Director


Stephanie Demb
Director

Terri Herzog
Director

Neil Holman
Director


Rose Johnson
Director


Lakshmi Karpoor
Director

Mark Luboyeski
Director


Christine Melone
Director

Michael Putz
Director

Rich Rosen
Director


Kalsoom Saleem
Director

Judy Zeller
Director

2022 Meetings

Meetings are held on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. in the Lake Room beginning April 13. All meetings are open to the public.

January 12 – No meeting

February 9

March 9

April 13 

May 11

June 8

July 13

August 10

September 14

October 12

November 9

December – No meeting