Twice in the past 30 years the library has been threatened with closure, first in 1977 shortly after Proposition 13 passed and more recently when an extensive retro-fit was required for structural damage and seismic security. In both occasions the community rallied to raise the necessary funds and support to maintain the library. In 2004 the community raised over $900,000 to almost fully fund the extensive rebuilding of the library.
Now with the City’s current budgetary challenges the Easton branch library is threatened once again with a reduction in operating hours and even a plan to permanently close the branch.
Read more about the Easton Library and join Team Easton and support its continued operation.
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Thu 14th Oct, 2010
The Burlingame Public Library Foundation will hold its semi-annual book sale from Thursday evening October 14th to Sunday afternoon October 17th. »more
Childrens Tea Party
Sun 5th Dec, 2010
Join author Marissa Moss for a holiday childrens tea party at the Easton Library. »more
The Escoffier Society was created to recognize the foresight and generosity of individuals who have made a significant lifetime contribution, planned gift, or have included the Burlingame Library Foundation in their estate plans.
This special recognition society has been named after Alfred Escoffier, who served as the City Librarian from 1992 to 2009 and who worked for the Burlingame Library from 1972 to 2009.
The Burlingame Library Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the highest level of service, programming, and infrastructure at the Burlingame Public Library. The Foundation’s fund raising efforts are supported through contributions from individuals and small businesses in the community.
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The Burlingame Library Foundation is actively selling some of our best donated books online through Alibris. You can check out our store online and buy rare and collectible books from our store and support the Burlingame Library Foundation in the process.
Check our our online listings at http://www.alibris.com
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