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.
Summer Garden Party
Thu 13th Aug, 2009
Former County Supervisor and avid gardener, John Ward, will be opening his garden to the public in support of the Burlingame Library Foundation. Come and enjoy the wide range of exotic plants and flowers in this mature and compact urban garden. »more
Semi Annual Book Sale
Thu 8th Oct, 2009
The Burlingame Public Library Foundation will hold its semi-annual book sale from Thursday evening Oct 8th to Sunday afternoon October 11th. »more
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 how you can support its continued operation.