Hosted by the Library Legacy Society, the Library Legends award is given to an individual or organization who - through their work, volunteerism, vision or giving - have made a significant impact on the future of our libraries. 

Lorna Frahm Receives 2013 LIBRARY LEGEND Honor 

On Friday, February 8, the Library Foundation and 115 guests celebrated Lorna Frahm as the 2013 Library Legend. Lorna was instrumental in the success of the Friends of the Library in the 1980s and 1990s, served nine years on the Library Foundation Board, continues to support library initiatives, and is a vocal advocate of the Foundation's efforts to provide library services to homebound senior community. During her comments, Lorna made an impassioned speech about the value of libraries in our community and her excitement for the Library Foundation's new Take 20 and Read literacy initiative. For her enthusiasm and continued dedication to our libraries, Lorna Frahm is a Library Legend and we thank her for her service.

Library Legacy Society Gives Posthumous Honors to
Catherine Pundmann-Niedner as 2011 Library Legend

On Friday, November 18, the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation's Library Legacy Society gave posthumous honors to Catherine Pundmann-Niedner, an individual who had a significant influence on the Library District.  Mrs. Niedner served as on the district's Board of Trustees from 1983 until 1991 and helped pave the way for our libraries to become the distinguished destinations we know today. During her service and with her support, the St. Charles City-County Library District opened two new libraries, expanded two branches, and initiated the district's automated library system to adequately serve the area's growing population.  Whether it is through the eyes of a child exploring a brand new world as a book is read to them at story hour, a teen who has a safe place to go after school, or an adult who can update their resume and search for jobs through the library since they no longer can afford a home computer, Catherine Pundmann-Niedner understood the impact that libraries have in people's lives and did her best to make that available to everyone.  The Library Legacy Society and the staff of the St. Charles City-County Library District will be forever grateful for her dedication to our libraries and are proud to name her as the 2011 Library Legend.  

Library Legacy Society Honors
Dr. Robert Fleming as 2010 Library Legend

Family and friends joined the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation on November 12 to present Dr. Robert Fleming with the 2010 Library Legend award.  He is just the third recipient of this distinguished award given by the Foundation's Library Legacy Society to recognize his steadfast advocacy of the St. Charles City-County Library District.  A retired opthamologist, Dr. Fleming was a member of the St. Charles Library board in 1973 and his was the deciding vote to merge the city's Kathryn Linnemann Library with the then troubled St. Charles County Library to form the district we enjoy today.  He served on the Board of Trustees of the new St. Charles City-County Library District until the early 1980s. His vision helped guide the district to become the award-winning library service provider, currently ranking third in the nation on Hennen's Top Ten American Library rating scale.  We thank Dr. Fleming for his support and forward-thinking leadership.  

Dale Rollings Recognized as 2009 Library Legend

On Friday, November 6, 2009, the community gathered at the Kathryn Linnemann Library to honor Dale Rollings as the 2nd Annual Library Legend Award Winner presented by the Library Legacy Society.  Dale and the Rollings & Shaw Law Firm has served the St. Charles City-County Library District for over 35 years. Dale helped form the district through the merger of the Kathryn Linnemann Library and the County Library District during a very unstable time.  For his leadership, support and advocacy that helped transform the St. Charles City-County Library into the award winning district it is today, we honor and thank Mr. Dale Rollings.