Who We Are
The Friends is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of 1,200 members, 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.
Contact Us
Advanced Learning Library
711 West 2nd St. N.
Wichita KS, 67203
(316) 261-8500
Board of Directors
Matthew Warner
President
Chair, Governance Committee
Sally Hayes
Member, Membership Committee
Member, Marketing & Advocacy Committee
Cynthia Berner
Director of Libraries
Member, Marketing & Advocacy Committee
Ex-Officio Member
Melissa Baum
Bookstore Operations Manager
Member, Book Sales Committee
Member, Marketing & Advocacy Committee
Member, Membership Committee
Ex-Officio Member
Maizie Mobley
Amanda Shankle
Tisha Johnson
Vice President
Co-Chair, Marketing & Advocacy Committee
Brian Blackerby
Treasurer
Member, Governance Committee
Andrea Glessner
Chair, Membership Committee
Kensley Pottebaum
Co-Chair, Marketing & Advocacy Committee
Cambry Schrag
Co-Chair, Special Events
Member, Marketing and Advocacy Committee
Marge Zakoura-Vaughan
Member, Book Sales Committee
Member, Membership Committee
Member, Marketing & Advocacy Committee
Julie Hedrick
Member, Book Sales Committee
Brecken Morel
Co-Chair, Special Events
Member, Marketing & Advocacy Committee