Boulder Public Library Foundation

The Boulder Library Foundation has been supporting Boulder's Public Libraries Since 1974.

The Boulder Library Foundation funds innovation, capital improvements, creativity, and expanded outreach and literacy for Boulder's libraries.  

Since 1974, we’ve donated more than $11M to Boulder’s libraries. Over the last few decades, our funding supported nearly 90% of library programs. BLDG61, Boulder’s first free, community makerspace was made possible with Foundation funding. The Foundation filled a $1.3M funding gap to help open the new NoBo library in 2024. 

Our Library is the cornerstone of our community. And programs are the cornerstone of our Library. By funding programs like Reading Buddies, ESL classes, free bilingual book giveaways, multicultural outreach events, a new Center for Writing and artists in residence for our makerspaces, the Boulder Library Foundation is working to ensure our Library’s remarkable work continues far into the future.

Our Library is shaping our future.

Like all Libraries, the Boulder Public Library began with books. But it’s evolved into so much more – a space that inspires creativity, empowers innovation, and encourages life-long learning. Our Library is continually reinventing itself to best meet our community’s needs, and Boulderites clearly love it. 

The Boulder Library Foundation strives to ensure that:

• Library facilities accommodate our growing community.
• Library resources evolve with our changing habits, interests, and needs.
• Library outreach and programs serve all residents.

We’re so grateful to the generous donors whose gifts make all of this possible.