Lexington Public Library Foundation

Lexington Public Library Foundation

A Stronger Library for a Stronger Lexington.

The Lexington Public Library Foundation envisions a thriving public library system, enriched by philanthropy. Created in 1997 to benefit, promote, and enhance the programs and facilities of the Lexington Public Library, our supporters assist in making the Library more valuable to the entire community.

Our Impact

Innovative in Literacy & Education

Your support helps:

Provide every child and adult with access to the resources that strengthen reading skills and spark curiosity to become lifelong learners.

Innovation in Literacy & Education

Enhancing Accessible, Inviting, Spaces

Your support helps:

Make each branch vibrant, accessible, and inspiring.

Enhancing Accessible, Inviting, Spaces

Fostering New, Vibrant Connections

Your support helps:

The Library to continue to spark connection and create space for relationships across demographics.

Fostering New, Vibrant Connections

Recent Foundation Supported Projects

Foundation Board of Directors

  • Casey Bolton
  • Kelly Ball Broadbent
  • Ralph Coldiron, Past Chair
  • Elizabeth Combs
  • Jennifer Decker
  • Alex Garcia
  • Mary Estes Haggin (Mary Wis)
  • Emmy Hartley, Vice Chair
  • Andy Jarvis, Treasurer
  • Keith Key
  • Emily Lane
  • Herb Miller
  • Tyler Miller
  • Stephanie Nallia
  • Jordan Parker, Chair
  • Rebecca Poppe, Secretary
  • Lynn Roty
  • Megan Skinner
  • Larry Smith
  • Jimmy Turek
  • Doug Way
  • Rod Brotherton, Friends of the Library Delegate
  • Heather Dieffenbach, Ex-Officio Lexington Public Library Executive

Foundation Staff

Foundation Staff
Paige Smith, Director of Philanthropy
Administration

Paige Smith

Director of Philanthropy
Rob Serrate - Chief Administrative Officer
Administration

Rob Serrate

Chief Administrative Officer
Kaitlynn Thomas, Stewardship and Communications Coordinator
Library Foundation

Kaitlynn Thomas

Stewardship and Communications Coordinator
Elizabeth Neher
Library Foundation

Elizabeth Neher

Donor Engagement Manager