OUR LIBRARY MAKES BOULDER BETTER
Together, we can provide the financial resources to support our Library’s most meaningful programs.
OUR LIBRARY MAKES BOULDER BETTER
Together, we can provide the financial resources to support our Library’s most meaningful programs.
HALO Fund
Due to the Citywide furlough affecting 70% of the Boulder Public Library staff, The Boulder Library Foundation (BLF) has launched a “Help a Library Worker Out” (HALO) Fund. The primary goal of the Fund is to assist those staffers experiencing financial challenges during these uncertain times.
BLF has launched the Fund with an initial contribution of $10,000. In addition to this, we commit to matching every dollar raised up to $25,000. The HALO fund will issue grants up to $1000 to Boulder Public Library staffers on a “first-come, first-served basis” until funds are depleted.
Criteria and eligibility for HALO Grants:
- I am a staff member of the Boulder Public Library who has been furloughed or laid off, and as a result, am experiencing financial difficulties.
- I am seeking a HALO Grant to help fund personal expenses such as food, rent or mortgage payments, cellphone and internet expenses, medicine, or household needs and I will not use it for illegal activities;
- I am a resident of the US or territories and able to receive a grant from the Boulder Library Foundation by check, PayPal, Venmo, or QuickPay only.
Please note that BLF will require applicants to submit personal information in accordance with IRS reporting standards. Depending upon the amounts received, this grant may be taxable and may impact eligibility for Unemployment Insurance.
We fund nearly 90% of all Library programming.
We want to see new generations—who are more “computerized” than “bookized”—fall in love with the Library and what it contributes to our community. For that to happen, our Library needs to be on the leading edge of creativity and innovation, and that requires significant financial support.
The Boulder Library Foundation raises funds to directly support educational and artistic programs, specifically focusing on literacy, culture and creativity.

Literacy Programs
Helping people fall in love with reading and learning—for life.
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Cultural Experiences
Championing the arts to enrich our community.
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Creativity Initiatives
Providing resources that cultivate curiosity and encourage innovation.
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North Boulder Library Branch
Raising funds for the development and construction of the new North Boulder Library Branch.
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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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