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Who We Are

The Friends is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of 1,200 advocates, an active volunteer base, an enthusiastic board, and an incredible half-time Operations Manager. It is our mission to provide support, service, and advocacy for the library. 

Meet Our Board of Directors

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Trent Wetta

President
Governance Committee

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Lea McCloud

Secretary
Partners & Promotions Committee

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Alexis DeVous

Member
Book Sales Committee

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Jennifer Foley

Member
Book Sales Committee

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Susan Dyer

Member

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Kate Roraback

Member
Finance Committee

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Click to Join Us

Board Positions Open Now!

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Erin Shields

Vice President, President-Elect
Governance Committee

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Leslie Meiring

Treasurer
Finance Committee

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Amanda Shankle

Member
Partners & Promotions Committee

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Cori Dodds

Member
Partners & Promotions Committee

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Angie Prather

Member
Partners & Promotions Committee

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Robert Ray

Member

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Melissa Wilson

Operations Manager

Want to Learn more about the Library or the Friends official

policies and procedures?  CLICK HERE

Contact The Board

Advanced Learning Library

711 West 2nd St. N.

Wichita KS, 67203

(316) 261-8500

friends@wichitalibrary.org

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