About the Foundation

The Beaverton Library Foundation (BLF) is an independent 501c3 non-profit charitable organization (Tax ID:  93-1148843) that provides support to the Beaverton City Library through the procurement of private funds. Established in 1986, the foundation helps to provide a margin of excellence for the library by enhancing the variety and quality of services and programs offered there.

Mission

The mission of the Foundation is to sponsor Library programs and services that encourage literacy and cultural appreciation.

Foundation Board Members

President

Michael Wong
President, Beaverton Historical Society

Vice-President

Jayne Nanavaty‐Dahl
Manager, IBM

Secretary / Treasurer

Katherine Karafotias
Community member, volunteer

Ex‐officio

Edward House
Director, Beaverton City Library

Members-at-Large

Karen Adams
Community member, volunteer

Dana Director (past president)
Asst Vice Pres. Research, OHSU

Ann Doyle
BSD Teacher

Larry Fox
Community member, volunteer

Dotti Wilson
Community member, volunteer

To read is to empower
To empower is to write
To write is to influence
To Influence is to change
To change is to live."

Jane Evershed - More than a Tea Party