Susie is the Friends’ Treasurer and numbers whiz! She started volunteering in Feb. 2024, and as Friends’ volunteer, she manages everything from book sorting and displaying, to merchandise sales tracking and financial deposits.

Celebrate the Wichita Public Library's 150th anniversary with bestselling historical fiction author Kate Quinn on Feb. 19, 2026!

For nine years, Brian Blackerby has been a cornerstone of the Friends of the Wichita Public Library. With seven years of Board service, his commitment runs deep. Inspired by a mother who was an elementary school librarian, Brian believes that "reading is a success multiplier."