by Chris Barge | Jul 21, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
A recent $20K grant from the Gates Family Foundation has pushed our NoBo Capital Campaign over an important threshold. Our generous donors have now contributed more than $1M towards our campaign to close a $1.5M funding gap. The dollars raised so far have preserved...
by Chris Barge | Jul 21, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
Libraries are aspirational. In good times and bad, they reflect the way we see ourselves and see our community. Our 2022 annual report is a time to look back and also forward. Each year, I have the privilege to reflect on our previous year’s accomplishments and share...
by Chris Barge | Jul 21, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
Dear Library Enthusiast – We received a gift this month in support of the Carnegie Library for Local History that caught my attention. It involved $1,600 in cash and a Sheriff’s badge. Intrigued, I asked our donor, a retired orthopedic surgeon and...
by Chris Barge | Dec 13, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Patrons and neighbors of the coming North Boulder Library will enjoy a playground, learning garden, outdoor maker space and more complete family civic plaza, thanks to a $700,000 grant the Boulder Library Foundation has been awarded by The Colorado Health Foundation....
by Chris Barge | Oct 3, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Across the country, public libraries are under attack. Battles over banning books have placed librarians in the middle of an emerging culture war. These public servants have recently been labeled pedophiles, reported to law enforcement. Some have quit over the...
by Chris Barge | May 25, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Boulder Public Library Director David Farnan recently gave a fascinating keynote speech to Boulder Rotary on the topic of the library’s mission: “Connecting people, ideas & information to transform lives & strengthen our community.”David...
