Leaving the Johnson County Library Foundation in your will, trust, or estate plans is a wonderful way to invest in Johnson County. By leaving a legacy for the library, you are insuring future generations have access to quality library services and programs.
The 1952 Society recognizes donors who have committed to making a planned gift to the Johnson County Library via the Library Foundation. These gifts demonstrate a unique and enduring commitment to the Library’s mission and provide benefits for generations yet to come.
If you are considering making a gift, please contact Shelley O’Brien at [email protected].
The following documents may help you start your process and express your intentions.
1952 Deferred Gift commitment form
Sample bequest language
Johnson County Library Foundation 501c3 letter
Current 1952 Society Members
Erwin & Phyllis Abrams*
Judie Becker
Geoff Allison & Rachel Berbiglia*
Chris Anderson & Lyn Buckley*
Anne & Bill Blessing*
Enid & Jim Dickson*
Susan J. Fischer*
Zack and Susan Hangauer
Mel & Alice Hawk
Pat Jacobs
Skip & Saundra Johnson*
Brad Korris & Missy Bruhn*
Rachel Krantz & Edward Goldstein
Donna Lauffer*
Chris & Bonnie Limbird
Carol & Fred Logan*
Rob & Caroline McKnight*
Rick & Denise Mills*
Leigh Anne & Bill Neal
Shelley Rogers O’Brien
Greg & Stephanie Stollsteimer
*Charter Member
We are grateful for those who left a legacy in support of the Johnson County Library.
Martha Eaton
Bonnie R. Finn
Timothy Lynn Gabisch
Thomas and Alice Miller
Christine O’Brien
Betty A. Paige
Richard and Edith “Lee” Pentecost
Helen Regnier
Warren Robinson
Marjorie J. Sams
Anne Solomon
Jeanette Tavella
1952 Society Events
Twice a year the Johnson County Library Foundation hosts speakers, typically authors, who have an interesting story to tell of a well-lived life. All donors to the Library Foundation are invited. In addition to learning something new, we discuss the 1952 Society and why leaving a legacy is important to our library and community.
For more information, please contact Shelley O’Brien at [email protected]
Below are photos from our April 2026 event with Baratunde Thurston.
