Welcome!
The Burlingame Library Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1995 to support the Burlingame Public Library. When you make a gift to your public library, you make a gift to your entire community. Thank you!
Meet the Bookselling team and see where your book donations go
The Foundation’s Bookselling Committee turns donated books into incredible resources at the library. Because of you and our dedicated and tireless volunteers, your unwanted books fund:
the endless offerings of eBooks, magazines and streaming on the Libby and Hoopla apps
100% of the programs offered to children, teens and adults all year long
community access to the most current information technology
improvement and preservation of the historic buildings and interiors at the Burlingame and Easton branch
For more information about donating books, please click here.
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Trivia Night at the Library
Our incredible Spring Trivia Night on May 9, 2025 raised $22,500!
An amazing $10,000 from attendee donors, a robust $7,500 from our Board Member Challenge Match and a fantastic $5,000 from our partner sponsor Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP.
Thank you 2024 donors to the library!
Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation surpassed our 2024 Annual Campaign goal, allowing for continued support for the Burlingame Public Library.
100% of library programs for visitors of all ages
print and digital media collection enhancement
information technology
the improvement and preservation of the library buildings
We need community members like you!
Library Love Letters to Owlbert
During Love Your Library Month 2024 we collected Library Love Letters from more than 200 patrons. We recorded a few to share with the library community. Thank you to all who participated!
Long-time library user and Foundation donor, Jan Newman.
