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About Us

Our Mission

Our History of Supporting the Solano County Library

Our Projects

The mission of the Solano County Library Foundation is to support the programs of the Solano County Library and the literacy and lifelong learning needs of the community it serves. Since its establishment in December 1994, the Foundation has raised more than $3 million.


Those who have benefited, just to name a few, include:

• Children 5 yea

The mission of the Solano County Library Foundation is to support the programs of the Solano County Library and the literacy and lifelong learning needs of the community it serves. Since its establishment in December 1994, the Foundation has raised more than $3 million.


Those who have benefited, just to name a few, include:

• Children 5 years old and younger who receive their first book from the Foundation during a visit to the family doctor.
• School-age children who attend Solano Kids Read Program events.
• Elementary and middle-school students who receive live, online homework help.
• Adults whose literacy skills are improved so that they can  compete in the workforce and expand their opportunities.
• Book lovers and avid readers who use our libraries ever day.


Our Projects

Our History of Supporting the Solano County Library

Our Projects

The Foundation has funded many literacy programs. The primary focus of its efforts is Reach Out and Read, which promotes early literacy by giving new books to young children and offering advice to parents about the importance of reading. Through this program volunteers and community physicians reach out to families during visits to the fa

The Foundation has funded many literacy programs. The primary focus of its efforts is Reach Out and Read, which promotes early literacy by giving new books to young children and offering advice to parents about the importance of reading. Through this program volunteers and community physicians reach out to families during visits to the family doctor.


Another is Solano County Library's, Solano Kids Read Program. It has distributed books to kids and brought authors to speak at local schools since 2007.


Our third major initiative is Tutor.com, which provides free, live, online homework assistance to local school children who need help in math, science, reading and writing.



Find out more about the programs we support.

Our History of Supporting the Solano County Library

Our History of Supporting the Solano County Library

Our History of Supporting the Solano County Library

In 1994, the economic situation for public libraries all over California looked bleak. Changes in state funding formulas stripped millions of dollars from local libraries. Solano County Library revenues were down 25%, operating hours were reduced 27%, book purchases slashed by 39%, and library staff resources were cut by 28%. 

The communit

In 1994, the economic situation for public libraries all over California looked bleak. Changes in state funding formulas stripped millions of dollars from local libraries. Solano County Library revenues were down 25%, operating hours were reduced 27%, book purchases slashed by 39%, and library staff resources were cut by 28%. 

The community was missing the most basic services – such as reasonable library hours and access to materials. Something had to be done. Members of the community took action and formed the Solano County Library Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, to raise funds to offset some of these losses. 

Board of Directors


Officers and Board Members as of May 2022:


Jan Stevens - President

Solano County Library Branch Manager, Retired


Verona Boucher - Vice President

Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force (Retired)


Sandra Gonzalez

Recycling Coordinator, Republic Services


Shantelle “S. LadyBug” Brumfield - Treasurer

Director of Community Engagement/Story2Brand LLC


Ravi C. Shankar, BSEE, MBA - Assistant Treasurer

Redwood-Banyan & Vallejo Business Services 


Frances McCullough, Ed.D - Past President 

Educator


Dr. Genea Brice

Inaugural Poet Laureate, Vallejo


Alma Hernandez

Mayor - City of Suisun City


Natalie Kidder

Founder, Another Chapter

  

Jeanne A. Strong

Literacy Mentor/Tutor

 

Claudia Wilde

Bedazzled Ink Publishing


Suzanne Olawski - Ex-Officio

Director of Library Services



Honorary Board Members


Jennifer Barton – 1998 - 2003 and 2010 - 2013

James Moehrke – 2005 - 2017

Beth Shedden - 1998 - 2021


Staff

Colleen Porter - Office Administrator

Contact Us

601 Kentucky St.
Fairfield, CA 94533

707-421-8075

E-mail: solanolibraryfoundation@gmail.com


If you are  interested in becoming a Board member or volunteering, contact us at solanolibraryfoundation@gmail.com

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