Friends of the Burleson Public Library

A nonprofit organization
Fundraise

$450 raised by 5 donors

The Friends of the Burleson Public Library:

  • Conducts ongoing fund-raising projects
  • Encourages citizens to use the library and its services
  • Serves as ambassadors of goodwill for the library
  • Sponsors and underwrites programs for the library that are not included in the budget
  • Sponsors special events, such as contests, programs, and receptions
  • Volunteers time and resources for regular daily tasks and special projects

Giving Activity

Mission

Organized in 1989, the Friends of the Burleson Public Library, a 501 (c) (3) organization, is comprised of individuals, businesses, and organizations with a mutual goal of support for the library.

Needs

Burleson has a 17,000 sq. ft. building serving a 55,000 and growing community. We're using every inch of space and programs that fill our capacity regularly, and many are moved outdoors or off site. To support this great service & need, the FOL would like to fund these additional needs.

1. Annual Summer Reading Program Support $5000

2. Laptop Kiosk charging station $35,000

3. Checkout Locker $75,000

4. Bookmobile $100,000 minimum

5. New Library Building $62 Million

Equity Statement

Friends of the Burleson Public Library agree with the Library that we recognize each person is unique with different needs. We strive to help the Library provide programs and materials to help everyone with what they need to succeed.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Friends of the Burleson Public Library

Tax id (EIN)

75-2085615

Guidestar

Causes

Community Improvement, Arts & Humanities, Education - Early Childhood

Operating Budget

Less than $100,000

Counties Served

Johnson, Tarrant

Address

248 SW JOHNSON AVE
BURLESON, TX 76028

Email

burlesonFOL@yahoo.com

Website

https://burlesontx.com/211/Friends-of-the-Library

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