Our Mission

Foundation Board

The mission of the Greater Largo Library Foundation is to support the Largo Public Library through cultivating funding resources and advocating for the Library to enhance innovative library services for the community’s educational and social enrichment.

Our History

The Greater Largo Library Foundation began in 1989 to cultivate funds that would foster innovative programs and services not supported by the traditional funding provided by the city of Largo.

In 2002, plans began for a new, 90,000 square-foot, state of the art library building. The Greater Largo Library Foundation was the driving force behind providing funds to ensure its construction. The Foundation’s fundraising campaign raised $1.9-million, and the new building was completed in 2005.

In January 2018, the Library launched the next exciting phase in its development – Community Outreach Services. The program takes traditional library services to the people in Largo who need it most, people of all ages who, for whatever reason, can’t get to the library. Over the course of two years, the Foundation raised $600,000 to fund a Bookmobile, which includes the purchase of the vehicle and support for its ongoing operating costs for the next five years.

Since then, the Foundation has continued to advocate for innovative services. With eyes on the future, we will continue to support the Largo Public Library in order to enhance the communities connection to this vital resource.

Officers

Gail Sorensen, President

Patricia Bell, VP of Library Communications

Laurie Bunce, Treasurer

Members

Ben Wiley

Nate Cocco

Deborah Schuler

Andrea Hartmann

Robin Katchuk

Kathy Nordlinger

Kyle Sasser

Margaret Faulkner

Patti Kirk

Debbie Dyer

Casey McPhee, Library Director (Ex-Officio)

Elliott Rakofsky, Foundation Director

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