Welcome!
The Burlingame Library Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1995 to support the Burlingame Public Library. When you make a gift to your public library, you make a gift to your entire community. Thank you!
Fall Book Sale coming in October
New champs crowned! but first, $20,000 for the library!
We started with a very special presentation about The Lab, including 3D printing, sewing, mobile hotspots — but most importantly the people who use all of the technology in the library. [Photos coming soon!]
AND on top of it all, Burlingame City Council created a dollar-for-dollar Challenge Match so that up $8,200 would be matched by City Council members’ own personal donations!
Ultimately the amazing Trivia Night teams were able to meet the $8,200 and go beyond until the total reached $20,158.
Thank you to Council, to all of the individual donors, the team captains, volunteers and library staff for making it such a success!
Thank you to all who joined us on constitution Day!
We had a wonderfully informative presentation to almost 200 attendees by Chief US Magistrate Judge Carolyn Delaney. To read the essay that inspired our Board of Directors to develop this free event for our community, click here.
The US Constitution: What You Should Know
The Constitution is a roadmap for our country. It guarantees our rights, explains what government leaders must do, and sets the rules for the relationship between the federal and state governments. Article III of the Constitution created the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court. Judge Delaney will explore the different ideas the Constitution's writers had for our court system and discuss how those decisions have shaped the "rule of law" in America.
Meet the Bookselling team and see where your book donations go
The Foundation’s Bookselling Committee turns donated books into incredible resources at the library. Because of you and our dedicated and tireless volunteers, your unwanted books fund:
100% of the library programs offered all year long
the endless offerings of eBooks, magazines and streaming on the Libby and Hoopla apps
community access to the most current information technology
improvement and preservation of the historic buildings and interiors
For more information about donating books, please click here.
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Thank you 2024 donors to the library!
Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation surpassed our 2024 Annual Campaign goal, allowing for continued support for the Burlingame Public Library.
100% of library programs for visitors of all ages
print and digital media collection enhancement
information technology
the improvement and preservation of the library buildings
We need community members like you!
Library Love Letters to Owlbert
During Love Your Library Month 2024 we collected Library Love Letters from more than 200 patrons. We recorded a few to share with the library community. Thank you to all who participated!
Long-time library user and Foundation donor, Jan Newman.
