Who We Are
Mission Statement
The Real County Public Library aims to be the heart of our diverse community by promoting lifelong learning through literacy and providing equitable access to cultural, educational, intellectual, technological and informational resources.
Vision Statement
To continue to be the welcoming heart of our community where all can come to learn, discover, create and connect.
Real County Public Library
Welcome to the Real County Public Library!
This rural Library originated from the enthusiasm of local residents more than 30 years ago. Three decades later, we remain a strong and vibrant part of Leakey and our surrounding communities.
The RCPL offers a variety of services for our community visitors and Library patrons, including a full range of literature spanning the interests of children, junior, young adult and adult readers. New books arrive daily and many are made available to our avid readers in both English and Spanish.
In addition, children of all ages enjoy exciting and fun Summer Reading Programs. Toddlers and Pre-K children participate in Story Time with our Librarians. Adults have the opportunity to attend special programs, including author visits and book signings.
Our Business Center offers fee-based copying, scanning, emailing, faxing and lamination of documents and personal ID’s. The RCPL offers free computer usage for both children and adults. Wi-Fi service is continuously available.
Come see us at the Real County Public Library! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Funded by the Friends of the Library Association and guided by the Real County Public Library Board, the Real County Public Library owes its success to the vision and hard work of its many current and past donors and tireless volunteers.
Friends of the Library Board
Pam Gasper, Director/President
John Mata, Director/Vice President
Rebecca Paull, Director/Secretary
Joy Lamb, Director/Treasurer
Anissa Reagor, Director
Lisa Westmoreland, Director
Kathy Porter, Director
Brenda Gonzalez, Director
Jamie Lindstrom, Non-voting Bookkeeper
2025-2026 Board of Directors
Lorri Marsh, Director/President
Kristie Kotze, Director/Vice President
Natalie Boatwright, Director/Secretary
Kelli McLaughlin, Director/Treasurer
Sarah Morales, Director
Marsha Hughes, Director
Lee Adami, Consultant
Janet Atchison, Non-voting Bookkeeper
Library Staff
Kim Chittenden, Library Director
Julie Bartosh, Librarian
Leigh Ann Dutton, Librarian