Since its inception in 1993, The Library Foundation has been dedicated to advancing the mission of the Springfield-Greene County Library District—building a stronger community through lifelong learning and enrichment.

As the philanthropic arm of the Library District, The Library Foundation facilitates vital fundraising efforts from individuals, foundations, and corporations. These contributions enhance the Library’s ability to deliver exceptional resources, innovative programming, and welcoming spaces that make the Springfield-Greene County Library a cornerstone of knowledge, opportunity, and community connection.

Board of Directors

Bob Shaw

President

Community Volunteer

Sarah Muegge

Vice President

Community Volunteer / Civic Leader

Denise Baumann

Secretary

Director of Operations, Good Dads

Hue-ping Chin

Retired, Drury University Professor

Laurie Edmondson

Distinguished Professor of Education, Drury University

Leia Huffman, CFP®, CTFA

Director, Forvis Mazars Private Client

Emily Kembell

Partner, Kembell, Woods, & Martinsen

Andrea McKinney

Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor, Central Trust Company

Justyn Pippins

Big Momma’s; SCORE Southwest Missouri; Community Volunteer / Civic Leader

Clif Smart

Retired, 11th President of Missouri State University

Stephanie Stenger

CEO, Springfield Land

Linda Thomas

Attorney, Thomas Law Office

Ex Officio Members

Mar’Ellen Felin 

Member, Library Board of Trustees

Shirley Lawler 

President, Friends of the Library

Our Staff

Bridget Dierks 

Director of Institutional Advancement

Katie Hopkins 

Planning and Development Librarian

At The Library Foundation, we are proud to help shape the future of our public libraries and champion lifelong learning for all. Thank you for joining us in this essential work.

Our Work

Through generous donor support, The Library Foundation helps fund:

• Capital improvements to library facilities

• Literacy and educational programming for all ages

• Collections and technology enhancements

• Special initiatives that expand the Library’s reach and impact

We believe that a vibrant public library system strengthens every individual it touches—and, in turn, strengthens our entire community.