1952 Society: Writing the Library’s Next Chapter

The Johnson County Library story began in 1952 when several PTA moms focused their passion for education and rallied to establish the Johnson County Library.  The first libraries were in the basements of businesses and homes until funding could be established.  Today we welcome more than 2.4 million visitors and circulate 7 million items annually. 

We are proud of our beginnings and ask you to partner with us to insure future generations have access to quality library services and programs. The 1952 Society recognizes donors who have committed to make a planned gift to the Johnson County Library.  These gifts demonstrate a unique and enduring commitment to the Library’s mission and provide benefits and security for generations yet to come.


If you are considering making a planned gift, these documents will help you express your intentions
1952 Deferred Gift commitment form
Sample bequest language
Johnson County Library Foundation 501c3 letter

For more information about “writing the Library’s next chapter”, please contact Shelley O’Brien, [email protected].


1952 Society Members

Erwin and Phyllis Abrams*
Geoff Allison and Rachel Berbiglia*
Chris Anderson and Lyn Buckley*
Anne and Bill Blessing*
Abe and Anna Bograd Memorial Trustᵒ
James Deberryᵒ
Enid and Jim Dickson*
Martha Eatonᵒ
Bonnie R. Finnᵒ
Susan J. Fischer*
Timothy Lynn Gabisch Trustᵒ
Pat Jacobs
Skip and Saundra Johnson*

Brad Korris and Missy Bruhn*
Donna Lauffer*
Carol and Fred Logan*
Rob and Caroline McKnight*
Rick and Denise Mills*
Christine O’Brienᵒ
Shelley Rogers O’Brien
Betty A. Paigeᵒ
Helen Regnierᵒ
Warren Robinsonᵒ
Marjorie J. Samsᵒ
Anne Solomontᵒ
Greg and Stephanie Stollsteimer
Jeanette Tavellaᵒ

*Charter Member      ᵒDeceased


Exclusive 1952 Society Events

Recently, the Foundation hosted an appreciation event featuring award-winning audiobook narrator Edoardo Ballerini.

Guests filled the Carmack Room at Central Resource Library for an Italian-inspired afternoon.

Guests included Library lovers who have demonstrated their support as longtime volunteers, Friends of the Library, or donors to the Foundation.

This event was to show appreciation for those who have made annual gifts, attended events, added to the endowment, pledged planned gifts, and advocated for all we do.

Your investment in Johnson County Library generates a 300% return.
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