Here for our library and our community.

For the staff, executive committee, and board members of Teton County Library Foundation & Friends, the Library is more than a place - it’s the heart of our community. We’re proud to support the programs, resources, and experiences that strengthen learning, creativity, connection, and civic life across our community.

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Our Mission & Vision

The Teton County Library Foundation and Friends enhances the library’s programs, facilities, and resources by securing and stewarding charitable gifts, promoting volunteerism, and raising community awareness and appreciation for the Library.  Together, we envision a welcoming community inspired to pursue its passions, forge connections, discover new ideas, and engage in civic life.

Our Values

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    Access

    We believe in empowering individuals with the resources they need to expand their knowledge, enhance their lives, and reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting the Library in ensuring equitable access to information, community spaces, and personal development opportunities for all.

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    Community

    We believe in the value of partnerships and collective action. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and working collaboratively to enrich the Library and ensure its positive, lasting impact as an invaluable community hub.

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    Service

    We believe in the transformative power of serving others. We are committed to acting with compassion and responsiveness, and we value contributions of time, effort, and resources, and their impact on the Library’s success.

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    Connection

    We believe in building strong and thriving relationships. We are committed to cultivating meaningful interactions, communicating openly, and working toward shared goals with our donors, volunteers, the Library, and our community.

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    Integrity

    We believe that long-lasting and meaningful relationships are built on trust. We are committed to the responsible stewardship of resources, embracing sustainable practices, and operating with transparency and accountability.

Our Team

Staff

LAURA SOLTAU
Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
DIANA PECK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board of Directors

Stewart McIver
President
Carolyn Ripps
Vice President
Katie Mendenhall
Secretary
Lauren Dickey
Michael Adler
Jon Chapdelaine
Alison Engel
Janice Harris
Emmie Hill
Shauna Lockhart
Hugh O'Halloran
Diane Winder

Friends Committee

The Friends are the volunteer-powered, community outreach program of the Library Foundation and Friends. From overseeing the Book Nook and used-book sales, to making sure our Little Free Libraries are well-stocked and maintained, to hosting library staff appreciation and social events, to volunteering for library programs and services, our Friends enjoy sharing their love, enthusiasm, and support for the Library.

Put simply, we believe all volunteers are Friends of the Library, and whether you identify as a library Volunteer or a library Friend, we value and appreciate every hour of your contribution.

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Virginia Adler
Michael Adler
Chair
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Susan Bettino
Janice Harris
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Karin King
June McCollister

Our History

Teton County Library Foundation & Friends has supported the Teton Library since 1982. From humble beginnings, with a small group of passionate people committed to the belief that everyone in our community should experience our library, the Foundation has steadfastly supported programs that have continued to grow in scope and reach. Over the years, the Foundation has partnered with more and more people, from legislators to businesses, to community members, all with one goal — to see the library grow and expand its services so that people of all ages can flourish and find their potential.

In 2023, the Teton County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Teton County Library merged, bringing together the Foundation’s mission to secure and steward charitable gifts toward enhancing the library’s goals, and The Friends’ mission to promote and provide volunteer services, raise funds through the Book Nook and other used-book sales, and steward the Little Free Libraries program.

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Our Future

Together, as a unified organization, we move into the future with an expanded mission to enhance the library’s programs, facilities, and resources by securing and stewarding charitable gifts, promoting volunteerism, and raising community awareness and appreciation for the Library. 

Read our strategic plan, and learn more about our vision for the future.