Meet Annette, SPLF Administrative Coordinator
Nice to meet you!
Hello, I’m Annette Look and I am the new Administrative Coordinator for the Stillwater Public Library Foundation. I’m thrilled to be part of this amazing team and to do work that aligns with my skills and values!
If you love libraries, I already count you as a friend! My passion for libraries started in childhood when I was eagerly checking out Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books from the De Pere Public Library. During my college years, life came full circle and I worked part-time at that same library, shelving those same mystery books for the next generation of readers.
As a parent, I had the joy of introducing my four daughters to the Neenah Public Library, where storytimes became part of my weekly routine for many, many years. I must have done an excellent job sharing my love of libraries because two of my daughters earned their master’s degrees in library science and are now librarians!
You may be wondering, where are the De Pere and Neenah Libraries? They’re about four hours east of Stillwater. I’m a true Wisconsinite - lover of cheese, beer brats, and a fan of the Brewers, Packers, and Bucks. We moved to this area in May 2024 from Neenah, Wisconsin, and I’m quickly learning to love Minnesota and especially this truly exceptional Stillwater Public Library.
Work Background
My heart has always led me to work in public service. With a degree in public administration from the University-Wisconsin Green Bay, I’ve been fortunate to work for organizations including, Junior Achievement, Future Neenah, Town of Menasha and City of Neenah. For the last eight years I worked at the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, spending the last five as Program and Communication Manager for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative, a program within the Community Foundation.
What’s Next
I am looking forward to meeting fellow library lovers - especially those who love the Stillwater Public Library! I will support the Stillwater Public Library Foundation mission of engaging the community and its resources to expand the reach and impact of the Stillwater Public Library. Our vision is to see the Stillwater Public Library celebrated as a world-class library.
My tasks include supporting our fundraising activities, providing board and governance support, and raising awareness of the Stillwater Public Library Foundation. Please follow us on Facebook or sign up for our newsletter here.
My husband and I moved here to spend time with our daughters and grandson who live in the area, so I’m prioritizing that. When I’m not with them, I’ll be exploring Stillwater, enjoying the beautiful hiking trails and discovering the many lakes and parks in the area. I'm hopeful my golf game improves, and I plan to learn more about the pickleball craze.
I look forward to contributing to this wonderful organization!