About Us

Clayton Community Library Foundation

The Clayton Community Library Foundation, formed in 1989, worked with the City of Clayton and the Contra Costa County Library to bring a library to Clayton. The Clayton Community Library opened in March 1995 and quickly gained community support.

Our Mission

Like all public libraries, the Clayton branch of the Contra Costa Library faces challenges due to limited funds. Public libraries primarily rely on local tax revenues for funding. Often, it is simply not enough to offer the books, services, and programs the Clayton community deserves.

The Clayton Community Library Foundation raises funds though:

  • Membership
  • Donations
  • Book Sales
  • Grants

Library Services Funded by CCLF include:

  • New Book purchases
  • Newspapers/Magazines
  • CD/DVDs
  • Games
  • A 3-D Printer
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Teen Programs
  • Adult Programs

The Clayton Community Library brings knowledge to our fingertips through books, music and technology, opening minds to new people, cultures, and ideas.

Meet the Board

Executive Committee

Diana Bauer, President
Jane Mailander, First Vice-President (Fundraising)
Jackie Ferree, Second Vice-President (Membership)
Rosemary Harwood, Chief Financial Officer
Lauren Kindorf, Secretary
Kim Trupiano, Mayor and City Council Representative

Board Members

Joyce Atkinson, Past President, Historian
Lisa Jones, Book Donations
Claudia Gray, At-Large
Beth McClellan, Communications/Marketing
Ilse Krick, Volunteers for Book Sales
Maria Shulman, Volunteer Hours