Library Lets Loose

Join us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of your favorite fundraiser for Library Lovers at Central Resource Library on September 20, 2025.

Library Lets Loose

Freedom to Read

Purchase Raffle Tickets to Win Fabulous Experiences!

Raffle tickets purchased before or during the event were entered into a prize drawing for fabulous experiences.

Prize Experiences Included:

⭐ 4-Night Stay at the Hyatt Resort in the Dominican Republic for 2.

⭐ Trip for 2 to Washington D.C. to visit the International Spy Museum.

⭐ Join KCUR’s Steve Kraske for an elected official or celebrity interview on his radio show and lunch afterward.

⭐ Join Betty Rae’s Ice Cream in their test kitchen at the Merriam location. 6 people will get to meet the Ice Cream Chef Drue Kennedy and taste various flavors.

⭐ Dinner with the County Librarian, Tricia Suellentrop, at Yard House in KC. Ask her questions about the Library and her favorite books.

⭐ MAPS Coffee and Choclate in Lenexa will host a custom roasting class for you and 9 friends. You will get to take home your own blend.

⭐ Experience the world-class National World War I Museum and Memorial. VIP private tour for 6 people. Enjoy the stunning 360-degree views of Kansas City from the top.

⭐ Privately chauffeured 14-passenger luxury coach tour of holiday lights in KC Metro.

⭐ For fans of true crime: Tour the Johnson County Sherriff’s Crime Lab and the Medical Examiner’s Office. Private tour for six people — not offered to the public.

Winners were announced during the event.

Make a Difference as a Sponsor of Library Lets Loose!

Your Sponsorship supports the Johnson County Library Foundation to provide funding for learning resources, programs, and digital resources for patrons of all ages.

If you’d like to become a 2025 sponsor – contact Shelley O’Brien at [email protected]!

Event Sponsors

Drake Development
Carol & Fred Logan
Bob and Ann Regnier
Stinson, LLP
Vickie & Dale Trott

Betty Rae’s Ice Cream
Kris & Harry Campbell
Marsha Daley & Vicki Denk
Sandy & Dave Dess
Mike & Beth Sherry

Celebrity Volunteers

Mike Kelly, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Johnson County
Shirley Allenbrand, County Commissioner, 6^th District, Board of County Commissioners
Becky Fast, County Commissioner, 1^st District, Board of County Commissioners
Janeé Hanzlick, County Commissioner, 4th District, Board of County Commissioners

Kay Heley, Water One, Board Member

Julie Sayers, Mayor, City of Lenexa
Courtney Eiterich, Council Member Ward 1, City of Lenexa
Chelsea Williamson, Council Member Ward 3, City of Lenexa

Lea Loudon, Ward II Councilmember, City of Mission

Logan Heley, City of Overland Park, Council President and Ward 1
Holly Grummert, Council Member, Ward 1, City of Overland Park
Drew Mitrisin, Council Member, Ward 2, City of Overland Park
Inas Younis, Council Member, Ward 5, City of Overland Park

Eric Mikkleson, Mayor, City of Prairie Village
Chi Nguyen, Council Member Ward 3, City of Prairie Village

Laurel Burchfield, Ward 4 Councilmember, City of Shawnee
Jeanie Murphy, Ward 2 Councilmember, City of Shawnee

STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Stephanie Clayton, District 19
Heather Meyer, District 29
Mari-Lynn Poskin, District 20

STATE SENATORS
Cindy Holscher, District 8
Dianh Sykes, District 21

Donna Lauffer, Former County Librarian