Trails Regional Library Foundation

Trails Regional Library Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is "to solicit, receive, hold and administer gifts in accordance with the intent or designation of the donors" to support and benefit the Trails Regional Library District. It is governed by a 10 member Board of Directors comprised of citizens from Johnson and Lafayette Counties.

Trails Regional Library Foundation was created in 2004 to seek additional financial support for the district and its eight community branches in Concordia, Corder, Holden, Knob Noster, Lexington, Odessa, Warrensburg and Waverly. While the library district is able to maintain its branches with existing revenue, expansion or replacement of buildings is not possible without private donations. The library struggles to stay abreast of changes in technology and materials with its annual budget and is challenged to respond to the increased demand for expanded programming and services.

Next Foundation Board Meeting: August 29, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Warrensburg Branch

August 29, 2024 TRL Foundation Board Meeting Agenda

Support the Foundation

Each year, donations from our Foundation supporters generate funding for programming, library improvements, and designated projects that have a lasting impact. Donations and dues go directly to the branch in your community unless otherwise specified.

LEVELS OF SUPPORT
$5.00 LIBRARY FRIEND
$25.00 LIBRARY FAMILY
$100.00 BUSINESS FRIEND
$500.00 LIBRARY AMBASSADOR

Above button links to external site for the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Foundation Board Members

Johnson County

Bobbie Erickson (Secretary) – Warrensburg
Peggy Gilmore – Chilhowee
Rebecca Clear – Leeton
Vacancy
Judy Wolter – Knob Noster

Lafayette County

Julie Begemann (Treasurer) – Odessa
Mark Schroer (Vice President) – Wellington
Sharol McMullin (President) – Lexington
Deana Aversman – Corder
Sharon Wagner – Waverly

Ex-Officio Members

Patty Long (Trails Regional Library Board President) - Concordia
Jackie Hawes (Director, Trails Regional Library) - Warrensburg

Foundation support of Trails Regional Library subscribes to these goals:
  • #1 Provide branch facilities that meet the needs and elicit pride within the community each serves

    Objective: Trails Regional Library Foundation will assist the library in funding capital improvements at its facilities in fulfillment of its Facilities Master Plan

  • #2 Provide bridges to technological advances which connect users with new ways to discover their world, their community or themselves

    Objective: Trails Regional Library Foundation will seek donations to establish a permanent endowment fund of a minimum of $100,000 to supplement the library's technology budget.

  • #3 Provide a stimulating collection of library materials that mixes the traditional with the contemporary

    Objective: Trails Regional Library Foundation will seek donations to establish a permanent endowment fund of a minimum of $500,000 to supplement the library's collection development budget.

  • #4 Provide programming that seeks to inform, instruct and inspire

    Objective: Trails Regional Library Foundation will seek donations to establish a permanent endowment fund of a minimum of $250,000 to supplement the library's programming budget.

  • #5 Provide good stewardship in investing, managing and dispersing the funds entrusted to the Foundation

    Objective: Trails Regional Library Foundation will invest funds to safely attain a high yield and expend the funds entrusted to it for the purposes designated by donors.

Donations to Trails Regional Library Foundation may be designated for a specific branch or project. Funds may be given to the library for immediate use or donors may wish to include the Foundation in their estate planning. Please explore our website to become acquainted with the needs identified. If you wish to be contacted personally to discuss a project, contact:

Jackie Hawes
Director, Trails Regional Library 

432 N. Holden Street, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
Telephone: 660-747-1699 
Email: director[at]trailslibrary[dot]org

canvas tote with library logo
silver tumbler with library foundation logo

Library Store

Canvas Totes

Carry your books in style with a Trails Regional Library zippered tote! These canvas totes are roomy enough for your To-Be-Read pile and more. Heavyweight 600 Denier Polyester Canvas. Size: 20 x 16 x 6 . Oversized to fit everything you need! Features include two zippers and umbrellas loops.

Item Cost: $20.00

Each tote will be delivered to your preferred branch for pickup upon payment. Please allow 48 hours for staff to process your purchase.

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Stainless Steel Tumblers

Enjoy hot or cold beverages on the go in our Trails Regional Library Foundation tumbler. Each tumbler is vacuum-sealed with a stainless steel exterior. Blue lids have sliding closures.

Item Cost: $10.00

Each tumbler will be delivered to your preferred branch for pickup upon payment. Please allow 3 business days for staff to process your purchase.

Steel Tumbler with Blue Lid