Who We Are

The Library Foundation of Spokane County is overseen by a volunteer board of directors who are committed to helping enrich the programs, services, and technology of Spokane County Library District. 

The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the Washington Secretary of State.

Our Mission

The Library Foundation of Spokane County supports the library with major emphasis on programming and services that promote literacy and education, access to technology, cultural and recreational opportunities, collection development, and small business resiliency.

Where We Provide Funding 

The Library Foundation provides funding to the 11 libraries that make up the Spokane County Library District. This includes libraries in or near the following communities and unincorporated areas of Spokane County: Airway Heights, Cheney, Deer Park, Fairfield, Medical Lake, Millwood, Moran Prairie, North Spokane, Otis Orchards, and Spokane Valley. 

Board of Directors

Lori Bucher, President
Senior Business Consultant for Performance Management and Business Transformation, NICE Ltd.

James Zahand, Vice President
Retired, Community Volunteer

Lisha Johnson, Treasurer
Cash Management Services Manager, Spokane Teachers Credit Union

Ann Apperson, Secretary
Retired, Community Volunteer

David Battista, Board member
Production Supervisor, Triumph Aerospace Structures

Indy Dehal, Board member
Principal Architect, ALSC Architects

Margot Petersen
Customer and Agent Care Director, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Michael Peterson
Applications Project Specialist, Numerica Credit Union

Mary Sherrill
Vendor and Customer Quality Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance

How to Donate to Our Mission

You can donate by credit or debit card today.

Or learn about other ways to give.