Who Are We
The Napa County Library Foundation has a special public-private relationship with the community, providing individuals and groups a means by which they can give monetary support to one of our most cherished treasures -- The Napa County Library.
Board Members
Frances Houser
President
Some of my fondest memories feature libraries: as a child, riding a bike with siblings to the local library about a mile away; reporting on books read to the Children’s Librarian, who, we were convinced, had read EVERY book in the library; directing the Adult Literacy program here at the Napa County Library for 20 plus years and seeing lives changed by the library and its services. So, when the Library Foundation asked me to serve on its board there was only one possible response: of course.
Favorite book: whatever is at hand at the moment; today it’s Five Presidents by Clint Hill
Mark Richmond, CFP®
Vice President, Napa Valley Financial
If I had to be stranded in a building for an extended period, I’d want it to be our library – it truly has it all! Check out books, magazines, DVDs, databases and music and thousands of them.
Favorite author: Steinbeck.
Favorite books just for fun: Anything by Tom Clancy.
Leigh Krieger
Secretary
I have been on the board for the last three years and I see how the library has so many resources it offers its community to make someone become the best version of themselves. I want to be able to see how much it grows.
Favorite book: Sweet Valley High Series
Elizabeth Blair, Esq.
Additional information coming soon!
Stephanie Meyer
Community Volunteer
As a volunteer at our library for over twenty years I especially value that not only does a library provide information and enrichment, it is a place where all members of our community are welcome.
Favorite book: any book by Jane Austen.
Dee Dee Nelson
San Francisco Connection Style Consultant
Gay A. McGreal, EA
Treasurer
EA, Owner, Co-op Services, A. McGreal Company
representing taxpayers in Napa County since 1971
I became a volunteer for the Library Foundation because I truly feel strongly about the concept of the library, especially the Napa County Library, and that concept is that our library is a collection of sources of information made accessible to our community for reference or borrowing. Every community should have the luxury of “borrowing” something to read. I am proud to be a part of something that assist in that effort.
My first book to check out at the library when I was young was Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth, and I’ve read every one of Pearl Buck‘s books since.
Mary Jean McLaughlin
Public libraries have always been extremely important to me! Throughout my school years they provided the information I needed to get my schoolwork done. And, most important, there was no charge. I could find out the information I needed for free. In today’s world, public libraries play an increasing role as a technology provider. And, once again, this service is free. Public libraries in many places are the only free source of computer and Internet access. It is an honor to serve on the Library Foundation Board!
Favorite Books: Biographies and Travel Adventures
Carol Van Brocklin
As a member of the Library Foundation Board, I have the opportunity to help our community libraries acquire extras that the Library budget can’t cover. I have always had a great love of books and libraries and am so pleased to be able to be a part of this organization.
Favorite book: Life in a Jar
Al Verstuyft
The library is a wonderful community resource especially during the fires of the last three years. The Library provides many resources and socialization for our community with activities like Art in the Library. The Foundation provides community funded growth for the library, especially in on-line services, like www.tutor.com and e-books. During the past eight years I have been a volunteer in the Study Center and for the Lego Robotics workshop. It has been a rewarding experience.
Favorite book: Catch 22
Ex-Officio Members
Anthony Halstead
Library Director
Friends of the Napa Library
Friends of the Calistoga Library
Friends of the Yountville Library
Board Members
Frances Houser
President
Some of my fondest memories feature libraries: as a child, riding a bike with siblings to the local library about a mile away; reporting on books read to the Children’s Librarian, who, we were convinced, had read EVERY book in the library; directing the Adult Literacy program here at the Napa County Library for 20 plus years and seeing lives changed by the library and its services. So, when the Library Foundation asked me to serve on its board there was only one possible response: of course.
Favorite book: whatever is at hand at the moment; today it’s Five Presidents by Clint Hill
Mark Richmond, CFP®
Vice President, Napa Valley Financial
If I had to be stranded in a building for an extended period, I’d want it to be our library – it truly has it all! Check out books, magazines, DVDs, databases and music and thousands of them.
Favorite author: Steinbeck.
Favorite books just for fun: Anything by Tom Clancy.
Leigh Krieger
Secretary
I have been on the board for the last three years and I see how the library has so many resources it offers its community to make someone become the best version of themselves. I want to be able to see how much it grows.
Favorite book: Sweet Valley High Series
Elizabeth Blair, Esq.
Additional information coming soon!
Stephanie Meyer
Community Volunteer
As a volunteer at our library for over twenty years I especially value that not only does a library provide information and enrichment, it is a place where all members of our community are welcome.
Favorite book: any book by Jane Austen.
Dee Dee Nelson
San Francisco Connection Style Consultant
Gay A. McGreal, EA
Treasurer
EA, Owner, Co-op Services, A. McGreal Company
representing taxpayers in Napa County since 1971
I became a volunteer for the Library Foundation because I truly feel strongly about the concept of the library, especially the Napa County Library, and that concept is that our library is a collection of sources of information made accessible to our community for reference or borrowing. Every community should have the luxury of “borrowing” something to read. I am proud to be a part of something that assist in that effort.
My first book to check out at the library when I was young was Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth, and I’ve read every one of Pearl Buck‘s books since.
Mary Jean McLaughlin
Public libraries have always been extremely important to me! Throughout my school years they provided the information I needed to get my schoolwork done. And, most important, there was no charge. I could find out the information I needed for free. In today’s world, public libraries play an increasing role as a technology provider. And, once again, this service is free. Public libraries in many places are the only free source of computer and Internet access. It is an honor to serve on the Library Foundation Board!
Favorite Books: Biographies and Travel Adventures
Carol Van Brocklin
As a member of the Library Foundation Board, I have the opportunity to help our community libraries acquire extras that the Library budget can’t cover. I have always had a great love of books and libraries and am so pleased to be able to be a part of this organization.
Favorite book: Life in a Jar
Al Verstuyft
The library is a wonderful community resource especially during the fires of the last three years. The Library provides many resources and socialization for our community with activities like Art in the Library. The Foundation provides community funded growth for the library, especially in on-line services, like www.tutor.com and e-books. During the past eight years I have been a volunteer in the Study Center and for the Lego Robotics workshop. It has been a rewarding experience.
Favorite book: Catch 22
Ex-Officio Members
Anthony Halstead
Library Director
Friends of the Napa Library
Friends of the Calistoga Library
Friends of the Yountville Library
The Napa County Library Foundation has a special public-private relationship with the community, providing individuals and groups a means by which they can give monetary support to one of our most cherished treasures -- The Napa County Library.