Welcome to The Boerne Public Library FoundationThe Boerne Public Library Foundation believes in cultivating interests in lifelong learning and cultural and enrichment opportunities. We advocate and fundraise throughout the community for the continued development of a vibrant library that provides program and educational opportunities for those who live in, work in, and visit our community. |
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60th Birthday Bash! Come Celebrate our History and our Future! In 1952, Boerne opened its first library, manned by volunteers. Fast forward 60 Years and it is quite amazing to see how far our little library has come. The Patrick Heath Public Library stands as proof of our community’s commitment to all of the great things that public libraries are. The Boerne Public Library Foundation is throwing a birthday party in celebration of the library’s 60th birthday. 06·02·2012 Please join us at the Patrick Heath Public...Read More...
News & Updates
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Written on 15 May 2012
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Our Birthday Wish List is this month's gallery exhibit at the Patrick Heath Public Library. We are highlighting programming and equipment needs and we hope that you will come browse the exhibit and help us reach our fund raising goals. Do...Written on 11 May 2012
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This past week's celebration of Poetry brought out local poets to the library. We are honored that our own Board President, Roberta Belanger agreed to let us share an original poem of hers. Sweet Marie By Roberta Belanger March 12, 201...Written on 16 April 2012
What is the Boerne Library Foundation?
The Boerne Public Library Foundation is one of the fund raising arms of the Patrick Heath Public Library. We support programs and on-going capital needs of the library and work to provide literacy services in the Boerne community.
Can the Foundation receive bequests or trust incomes?
Yes. Please see our information on Ways to Give.
Does the Foundation accept donations of books and magazines?
No. All donations of books and magazines can be made to the Friends of the Boerne Library.
Who are the Friends of the Library?
The Friends of the library and the Library Foundation are two separate groups but both support the Patrick Heath Public Library. The Friends of the library collect donated books and sell these books to raise money for certain library projects. The Friends have just opened their own building right next to the library and will hold book sales there. The Foundation has an office within the library. We are focused on providing support to the library through programming and capital funding needs. We also have our own programs that we run within the library. Our community is fortunate to benefit from the efforts of both groups.
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When You Wish Upon a Star
As the size of our library grows so does the need for additional equipment and programming. The patronage of the Patrick Heath Public Library has grown exponentially as our community discovers the treasure that we have been given. The Boerne Public Library Foundation is committed to a continued partnership with our Library by bringing equipment and programming needs to our community.
- Children's Play Area
Our Sound Minds Sound Bodies initiative was born out of the desire to provide our community with enrichment from many different aspects. Research shows that libraries that have playgrounds increase their patrons as well as patron satisfaction. The grounds of the Patrick Heath Public Library are serving as an educational experience with the informative panels which describe the ground water issues and conservation efforts we are using, the native plants and the railways of yesterday.
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Better Libraries Build Better Communities
This year year marks the 60th Birthday of the Boerne library and there are many ways we intend to celebrate. With the growth and increased interest in our library, we need your help to support library programs, capital needs and community projects that impact us all. Please help us make 2012 our best year yet.
