

When people first learn about the Boulder Library Foundation, they often ask an important question: Isn’t the Library funded through taxes? The answer is “Yes. But also, no.”
Our tax dollars support the Boulder Public Library’s facilities and staff, which is a great start. But our Library’s programs—including some of BPL’s most popular, Summer of Discovery, and the innovative BLDG 61 Makerspace—require outside funding.
Since 1974, the Boulder Library Foundation has been bringing people together to ensure our Library can continue developing meaningful educational programs for our community.
What We Fund

Cultural Experiences &
Creativity Initiatives
Championing the arts to enrich our community, and providing resources and opportunities that cultivate curiosity and encourage innovation.

North Boulder Library Branch
Raising funds for the development and construction of the new North Boulder Library Branch.
Become a friend of the Foundation.
We love Boulder, and we believe our public Library should have the resources it needs
to develop innovative artistic and educational programs that enrich our community.
Become a friend of the Foundation today to help foster a community
of lifetime learning and engagement.
Our Blog
2020 Year of Impact
A Note on Prospector
Library Concert Update
Proud to Fund Innovative Library Programs That Bring Internet Connectivity to Those in Need During COVID-19
Boulder Library Foundation Steps up to Launch a Fundraising Campaign to Help a Library Worker Out (HALO)
Boulder Public Library Closure Amid COVID-19
BLF Letter to Boulder City Council on Library District
Maria Rogers Oral History Program 2019 Annual Report
A Letter from Library Director David Farnan – Thank you for your unwavering support!
Daily Camera OpEd: North Boulder Library a key priority
The Future of the Library
The Disappearing Salad Bowl
2020 Year of Impact
A Note on Prospector
Library Concert Update
Proud to Fund Innovative Library Programs That Bring Internet Connectivity to Those in Need During COVID-19
Boulder Library Foundation Steps up to Launch a Fundraising Campaign to Help a Library Worker Out (HALO)
Boulder Public Library Closure Amid COVID-19
BLF Letter to Boulder City Council on Library District
Maria Rogers Oral History Program 2019 Annual Report
A Letter from Library Director David Farnan – Thank you for your unwavering support!
Daily Camera OpEd: North Boulder Library a key priority
The Future of the Library
The Disappearing Salad Bowl

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