Foundation for the Indian Trails Library District

Why Donate?  DONATE

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 – Youth Sensory Wall
• Special events
• Restaurant givebacks

IN 2022

The Foundation funded

• Launch Pad on the Go Collection | 4, Backyard Movie Bundles
• 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

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

2023 Foundation Board of Directors

Nina Strezewski
President

Sheila Anderson
Vice President

Mary Siarkiewicz
Secretary

Michael Putz
Treasurer

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

Rich Rosen
Director

Kalsoom Saleem
Director

Steve Wetle
Director

2023 Meetings

Meetings are held on Wednesdays, 7 pm. All meetings are open to the public.