Our Model

Through a highly effective public-private partnership, the Teton County Library and Library Foundation are able to provide a return on investment to the community of $6.21 in value for every $1.00 invested here.

Public dollars fund the cost of running library facilities, paying staff salaries, and providing a core collection of library materials. Through private donations small and large, the Foundation funds virtually everything else, including on- and off-site educational programs and events for all ages; expanded library collections; critical staff access to enhanced technology; key collaborations about community issues; and outreach to targeted populations such as youth, teens, seniors, and Latinos. The Foundation also supports continuing education for library staff, online database subscriptions, a volunteer income tax assistance program, and a library employee housing assistance fund.