Burlington Public Library
210 Court Street · Burlington, IA 52601 · 319-753-1647
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Footnotes

Footnotes is a small shop featuring new gifts and used books that is operated by members of the Friends of the Library to help fund the various projects of the Friends.
Call 753-1647 to volunteer.

 

Support the Friends and the Foundation

Foster public support for an expanding library program.

Raise funds for the library through fundraisers like the annual booksales.

Improve community awareness and use of the library.

Encourage gifts, endowment, and
memorials for the library.

Notify public officials of support for
libraries and library appropriations.

Direct financial assistance to the
library by purchasing special items.

Sponsor programs designed to add to the cultural life of the community, such as exhibits, book discussion groups, film series, and summer and winter reading programs.


  

Memberships

  • $10 -- Member
  • $25-$49 -- Sustaining Member
  • $50-$99 -- Patron
  • $100+ -- Benefactor

Friends' Address

Friends of the Burlington Public Library
210 Court Street
Burlington, Iowa 52601

 

The Friends of the Library Board
2009-2010

Florence Paterno, President
Al Kristensen, Vice-president
Joanne Schwarm, Secretary
Karen Garrison, Treasurer
Cyndy Fabel
Kathy Murphy
Peggy Ell
Tina Garrison
Lynn McVey

Ex-officio:

Rhonda Frevert, Library Director

Lois Rigdon, Footnotes volunteer manager

  

The BPL Friends Foundation Board
2009-2010

Steve Swanson, President
Lois Rigdon, Vice-president
Julie Lunning Anderson, Secretary
Frank Delaney Jr, Treasurer
Roger Sheagren
Joyce Wauters (ex-officio)

Foundation

The Burlington Public Library Friends Foundation is a 501-C-3 organization established in 1982 to enhance the services and use of the Burlington Public Library.

The Foundation is currently participating with a citizen's committee to raise funds for a new library facility now open at 210 Court Street on the south side of U.S. Highway 34. The Library Foundation itself was a major donor to the fund drive for this beautiful new facility. Donations to the Foundation for the on-going enrichment of library projects and programs are tax-deductible as the law allows.

A special bequest from Dr. Rudy and Kay Buescher provides poinsettias annually in December.

In the past, major grants from the Library Foundation have also funded the equipment purchased for the library's computerized catalog and check-out system, the web-server, a tower for CD-ROM reference products, and computer workstations for Internet access. Smaller grants have supplied globes, shelving, materials, and specialized training for staff members.

If you are interested in including the Library Foundation in your estate planning, a library staff member can provide additional information.

Foundation Address:
Burlington Public Library Foundation
210 Court St.
Burlington, Iowa 52601

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Updated 8/2009