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Since 1982, we have committed to helping build a vibrant library system that is recognized for the excellence of its services, facilities, and staff.
In partnership with the Jackson County Library, the Foundation continues to be committed to literacy and information access for everyone seeking learning and enlightenment.
Our core values include a commitment to early childhood literacy, providing accessibility to and through technology, enhancements to library facilities, and promotion of our public library as a community hub.
We are honored to be working with the talented Jackson County Library staff. We are deeply grateful to our Jackson County supporters for their commitment to library services for everyone.
OUR Strategic Priorities
Early Literacy
Technology that brings broader access to our community
Facility Enhancements
What We've Achieved
Distributed nearly $300,000 in donated funds to the Jackson County Library Services since 2021.
Distributed $50,000 to assist in the registration of 3600 children aged 0-5 in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in its inaugural year in Jackson County.
Supported the purchase of the DART(Digital Access to Resources and Technology Van)
Sponsored the Rogue Reads community reads program since its inception in 2020.
Received two large gifts in 1998 that acted as a catalyst to move the library expansion projects forward
Took the lead in addressing the pressing need to acquire sites for new public library buildings in nine branch library communities
Raised over $2 million in contributions and land donations for the Campaign for Site Acquisition. Local citizens, city governments, business owners, and foundations all contributed
“To build up a library is to create a life. It’s never just a random collection of books.”
