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. The event serves as a way to celebrate our library and raise needed funds to continue the work of the foundation. The party is scheduled for June 2nd so mark your calendars.
News & Updates
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Ryan Travis and Rachel Hubbard performed to a crowd of 90 guests for our Live at the Library concert on Valentine's Day. What a treat it was to enjoy this duo! We are grateful to Peggy and Michael Bowie for underwriting t...Written on 18 February 2012
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Our outdoor spaces are a treasure trove of information and an opportunity for further education, beyond the walls of the library. The City of Boerne is working to refurbish and re-install a donated windmill on the...Written on 23 January 2012
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"The library is an oasis in a desert of ignorance." - Barrie Greenslade Thank you Barrie for all that you do for us. Your friendship is valuable beyond measure.Written on 23 January 2012
Our newly lauched Author Visit Series is working to bring recognized authors to the Patrick Heath Public Library. We hope to attract non-traditional patrons through engaging evenings with others that are passionate about literature. We envision small intimate crowds for some authors and a packed house for others.
Support the Author SeriesSupport for the Author Series can be in the form of underwriting, donations of food and beverage, or funds that can go towards either costs of food and beverage or general donations towards the continuation of this program. |
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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
- Texas Hill Country Oral History
- Arts
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.
The Boerne Public Library Foundation is passionate about history and capturing that history as told by the individuals who lived it. We are fortunate to still have a few citizens that remember what life was like in the Hill Country 75 years ago. Their stories of life during wars, droughts, floods and growth are being brought to life with our Texas Hill Country Oral History Program.
Our first Oral History Project was on WWII veterans of Kendall County. The Greatest Generation of Kendall County paired middle school students with veterans in an interview setting. It was inspiring to see the children interact with the veterans. It was powerful for everyone to see the emotion evoked from the questions and to appreciate the toll of war even 65 years later.
When construction began on the Patrick Heath Public Library, it is safe to say that the utilization of the space as an art gallery was not a part of the discussion. As the space came together, it was clear that our community was being given a gift of a library that offered much more than just books. As the Grand Opening grew closer, we realized that the space set aside in our new library for art exhibition could have a rich cultural impact for our community. The Boerne Public Library Foundation is committed to the arts community and looks forward to partnering with the library and the community to bring art to our area on a regular basis.
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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.
