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HELLO FRIENDS! Welcome to the new look of the Burlingame Library Foundation! Both this newsletter and our website were recently redesigned by a collaborative team of Foundation Board members and local professionals in order to better provide timely and accessible information to our donors and supporters. You can read more about the launch of our new website inside this newsletter. As you know, the Burlingame Library is a breeding ground for literacy, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning. In
order to meet the growing demands of the community. I am happy to announce the launch of the “Our Library, Our
cafĂŠ, a dedicated Foundation book store, and an automated check-in system.
in order to minimize disruption to Library patrons.
of support, every contribution matters as we come together as a community to make the Burlingame Library our
All my best,
Michael Ma, President
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October 18, 1909 The Burlingame Public Library was opened in Room 7 of the
A brief
of our Library
Dubbed the “Jewel of Burlingame” by the American Library Journal in April 1998, the Burlingame Library remains the pride of the Burlingame community 100 years after it was initially opened in Room 7 of the Bank Building. Since its humble beginnings, the library has grown from 350 members and 1,540 volumes to over 24,979 card holders and 234,287 volumes.
July 1912
April 16, 1925 books. December 15, 1925
May 3, 1931 Renaissance” style library building was designed by Burlingame architect Col. E.
Over the past 100 years, the Burlingame community has consistently supported the maintenance and expansion of the Burlingame Library, making it one of the most active and vibrant libraries on the Peninsula. Following a failed bond initiative in 1925, voters approved a $65,000 bond issuance in 1930 to support the construction of a new library. Seventy years later the library was no longer “new” and in 1995, a reconstruction effort was launched to address issues of seismic safety, the need for increased space and upgrades to support technology. Along the way, the community has also supported Easton Branch Library including extensive remodeling completed in 2004 which allowed the historic building to maintain the 1920’s era color and style while providing 21st century functionality.
January 1943 The Easton Branch Library opened in the building formerly
November 1956 “The library, which boasts one of the largest per capita book
April 7, 1960 Colorful ceremonies marked the opening of a $70,000 addition
December 22, 1971 Burlingame had the largest city library for its population of any city on the Peninsula. January 26, 1975 Following an approximately $48,000 remodelling projecting which
The Burlingame Library has a long history of embracing technological advancements. In 1964, 1,200 users were issued with new, “chargea-plate” type cards to check out books. This new technology used a small card with a metal plate which was used to stamp the number onto a book-card. Technology has come a long way since 1964 and a large component of the 1995 reconstruction effort was to upgrade the existing facility to support technological advances.
celebrate the re-opening of the remodeled Easton Branch library. March 28, 1985 computer cards to borrow materials.
1995-1996 Reconstruction of the library building began. The goals were to address issues of seismic safety, the need for increased space and for upgrades to support technology. October 4, 1997 The newly reconstructed “Jewel of Burlingame” library building was dedicated. October 2, 2004 The re-opening of the Easton Branch Library was celebrated.
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October 2009 The Burlingame Public Library celebrated its Centennial. 5
By the numbers .... The Library is considered one of the crown jewels of Burlingame. We hope the numbers below provide some insight into how much our Library has evolved into a center for education and learning in our community.
Circulation
Childrens
750K
500K
250K
Average number of items checked out per capita in Burlingame and Hillsborough in one year
Total circulation for the year 2012. An increase of 6% over the previous year. This is an all time high!
Of our population has a library card
FY 07-08
Library on Primrose and the Easton Branch had a combined circulation of nearly 762,000 items, an increase of 5.6% over last year, while Easton Branch circulation was up 8%. Perhaps most impressively, children’s circulation has nearly tripled over the last ten years.
Average daily visitors to the main library. Computers were used 74,065 times 431,774 overall visits to library
50 Items in collection. 17,928 items added to the collection
Items checked out per child 33,254 Children’s/young adult items checked out. 12 is California average per child
Income 100,000 75,000 50,000
75,000 50,000 Attendees at Children’s Story Time 10,577 books read by all ages during Summer Reading 1,095 Children/Teens completed the Summer Reading Program
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Increased book sale revenue is a result of the quantity and quality of book and media donations, expanded markets, and the many volunteer hours given by a dedicated book selling team.
10,000 5,000 1,000
Our event revenues come from our two signature events, the Book & Author Luncheon, and the Children’s Holiday Tea. Both events continue to grow and broaden our reach.
For several years, the Foundation has been building an investment portfolio designed to ensure that the Library’s facilities and programs remain available to future generations. Investment income (interest, dividends, and investment gains) represents a small but growing portion of the Foundation’s annual income.
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7th Annual Book & Author
technology, preserve our historic buildings, and support creative programs that enrich the community. Proceeds from the event help keep connection to the Burlingame Library, which she used while writing her N.Y. Times bestseller, The Year of Fog. Donia Bijan is a chef and former local restaurateur. Her heartwarming memoir, Maman’s Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchen,
At the seventh annual Book and Author Luncheon
Iran and their subsequent journey to a new life using the language of food and her mother’s recipes. New York Times best selling author Julia
entertained over 200 guests at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. Their writing excerpts and personal stories riveted the audience and helped raise over $40,000 for the Library Loundation through corporate and individual sponsorships,
Her newest book, A Thousand Lives, an account of the Jonestown settlement and mass murder, is a story of blind loyalty and daring escapes, of corrupted ideals and senseless, haunting loss.
Our authors sounded themes of family and loss in very different and compelling ways. Nationally
donors. Special thanks go out to our corporate sponsors Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC, Putnam Subaru of Burlingame and San Francisco and Boston Private Bank & Trust Company. We gratefully acknowledge Dale Perkins (watercolor
ensuring that access to classes, databases, collections, and special events are available to those who need them.
candy) and Bank of America (pens) for donating table favors for this event, as well as all those who
members to enjoy a special, pre-luncheon private reception with our authors. At the reception we members Dale Perkins, Angela Nomellini and Ken
The Book and Author Luncheon is our signature event and the funds we raise enable the Library who have designated the Burlingame Library support for our local library. The Foundation’s other forms of planned giving, or who have made provide access to state of the art information
We could not have been as successful without the generous support of our sponsors and
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Save the date! The 2014 Book and Author Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 3rd
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Our Library, Our Future For more than a century, the Burlingame Library has been a cornerstone of our community - a place to learn, to read and to share, an institution created and supported by the people of our town. Now it’s our turn to strengthen and renew this vital institution. To remain relevant and vital, our library needs to adapt to the times. Renovation of the building will provide the community with more meeting spaces, greater access to technology, a room for teens, a cafe, bookstore and more.
“JOIN US AS WE RENOVATE, RECREATE AND RENEW OUR LIBRARY, STRENGTHENING OUR CENTURY-LONG COMMITMENT TO LEARNING AND LITERACY.” We are proud to report that our circulation of books continues to grow even as e-books and computers have gained importance in our patrons’ lives. Teens and children are borrowing 25% more items than just 3 years ago and our collection of books is larger and better than ever! The Burlingame Library is still revered by local teachers and heavily utilized by the community at large. In light of the Burlingame Library’s ever expanding role in the information age, current spaces are inadequate. People study and use the library differently than they did in the past: they study together, engage with tutors or mentors, and take classes on job hunting, college admissions, computer skills, robotics, and much more. They also make good use of soundproof spaces for conferencing. The Burlingame Library is no longer only a place to search for information; it has become a place for cultural enrichment and lifelong learning.
Main Level
Lower Level
Expanded teen room with computers dedicated for teen use
Technology lab with computers for classes
screens
Additional comfortable seating
Comfortable cafe
Public computers
Used book store
Why do we need to update our Library? our patrons. What will it cost?
Will the Library close during construction? How long will it take?
Two large group study rooms with LCD screens
Additional computers in the Children’s Room
Upper Level
accommodate large programs
with built-in technology Dedicated PCs and data ports Additional comfortable seating
public computers
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How can I help? Receive a naming recognition opportunity with a contribution of $50,000 or more Team up with friends, book club members, or co-workers to make a special donation Support the capital campaign with a pledge Check with your employer to request a matching gift Give a gift in honor of the memory of someone * donation at the $1,000 or more level will be listed on the Burlingame Library Foundation Donation Wall 11
Bookselling The Burlingame Library Foundation raises more than half of its operating revenue directly from the sale of used books and media of all types. These funds, along with the proceeds of other Foundation events and direct donations, allow the library to continue its full spectrum of community programs and contribute substantially to the collection budget, as well as community access to technology. Books are available for sale every day that the main library is open. The book sale area is immediately behind the circulation desk. In addition, the Foundation holds regular sales events throughout the year. The majority of the books and media are donated by the general public. A portion of our inventory is ex-library books removed from the collection. The Burlingame Library Foundation is also actively selling some of our best donated books online.
Burlingame (next to the Apple Store), where you can stop by and browse a sampling of the best from our collections.
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library offers to the community, as well as, to support the children’s collection. In just three years the Tea has become so popular that last year it was moved from the Easton Branch welcomed over 200 children of all ages and their parents to celebrate the holidays with delicious “tea fare” and musical entertainment in a festive winter wonderland setting. The attendees were serenaded with carols by three Burlingame High School singers and read to by our wonderful library staff. The highlight of the event, however, was the appearance of children’s author/illustrator, Elisa Klevens, who entertained the children with her lively book reading and imaginative illustrations. 12
Website
Audrey Bojack, Pat Harding, Sidney Poland, Jeannie Bosley, Jim Ensign
This past spring, we launched a completely redesigned website to
Special thanks to Paul Keller, who donated the beautiful photography for our use.
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Burlingame Library Foundation Donors Oct. 2012 through Sept. 2013. Thank you for your generous donations. Kathy Fowler
Jean Atkinson
Bill Tiedeman and Pat Harding JoAnn and Fred Hawley Norm Utigard and Elizabeth Hawley Anna and Leonard Heymann Libby and Zach Hulsey Crystal and Robert Hutter John Gouws and Kathleen Kane Kern Jewelers Judith Lamarre Jill and Phillip Lighty
Lori Bard Joan Barisone Duncan and Cathy Beardsley
Joan Lane
($2500 and above)
Sallie Bernstein Loretta Blevins Kathleen Bohaboy Susan Bottarini Ana Brubaker Diane Brugos Rosemarie and Christopher Buckley Carman Chan Nancy and Alex Chaudoir
Janice and Pete Scattini Priscilla Storms Richard and Jean Talvola
Pearl Chun Noah Cohen Carole Cole Betsy Corcoran Christy Covalesky
Robin Alioto Janelle and Joe Becerra
Jeannine Culligan
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enduring future.
Gordon Chaffee and Nancy Kedzierski
Eric and Stephanie Tilenius Jean Fiske
($1500 and above) Patty and Ben Anixter Burlingame Lions Club Al and Judy Clark
These contributions express appreciation importance in the community and demonstrates a
Christy Armstrong and
Books, Inc Julie and Jim Borden Jeannie Bosley Kate Brown Jennifer and Brian Desler Gail Diserens Karen and Damien Eastwood Denise and Ross Edwards
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Jane Dunbar Kimm Edwards Jennifer Ellison Jim and Lucy Ensign Gayle Etienne Thomas and Carolyn Friel
Carol and Craig Rossi Rotary Service Fund of Burlingame
Wayne and Pamela Gehrke Barbara and Bart Gross Joan and Robert Howell
In memory of Mr. Ron Ritchie Sue Glick Joanne and Jon Goldstein Debbie and Paul Grewal
Heidi and Jay Leupp Judith Littell ($1,000 and above) Boston Private Bank and Trust Co
Donna Pribble Lilli Rey
William Nagle Raul and Cathy Nicho Patricia Nicholson Bonnie and Frank Pagliaro Nancy Rasch Colaine Roepke Carolyn and John Root Kimberly Rosales Dan Polite and Sharon Safrin Candace Savoie Jerome and Darlene Senkir
Joan Bodenlos Audrey Bojack
Suzanne Tateosian Susan and Sandy Towle Raziel Ungar Wendi and David Upchurch
Pat and Cliff Cretan Lori Fuchiwaki In memory of Bruce and Barbara Kirkbride
We feel a sense of belonging and community when we go to our libraries. We have been going to our libraries since we moved to Burlingame in 1998. We took our young children to story time each week when life was crazy and busy. We took advantage of the free outstanding weekly summer entertainment for years. Our kids were children have met favorite authors at our library. We have participated in the summer reading program and poetry month for years. In Burlingame you do not have to go far for lectures, entertainment, crafts, and of course, books. Our Burlingame Library Foundation provides it all! This is why we support our Burlingame Library Foundation. Colaine Roepke
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Alice and Gene DeRenzi Antoinette Dominice
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Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini
Helen and John Cannon Kris and Jim Cannon In memory of Jerry Senkir Gretchen and Robert Cody Jim and Julia Davidson
Karen and Jim Wagstaffe Noreen and Corey West
Nancy Agatiello Stephen Cady and Christine Angeles
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Catherine Guglielmi Joe and Barbara Gurkoff Christina and Conrad Habelt Felynn Haberecht Chantal Handley William Hershey John Basye and Barbara Hewitt Karen Hook Susan Huetteman Christina Ip-Toma Sherri Jarrett George and Sylvia Johnson John Katzman Eva Klein Roger and Sally Krakow Leslie Kramer Roger Kelly and Nancy Kux Leslie Lamarre Sarita Law Susan Lazarus Susana Lee Phillip Wang and Deborah Leon David and Jean Lombardi Kerbey Altman and Stephanie Lucas Anne Luetkemeyer
Allison Nelson Joanne Nino O’Connor Plumbing and Fire Protection Betsy and Bill Pace Dale Perkins James Pettee Jennifer and Juergen Pfaff Robert and Lucienne Regan In honor of Patti Bergsing Erica Reilly Donald and Susie Roberts Shirley Robertson Courtney Rodgers Lauren and David Rosen Lisa Rubenstein Patti and Rusty Rueff Nanette and Thompson Ryan Kaye Slavet Gayle and Bruce Snyder Teresa Sprague Denise Steinberger Lillian Stenfeldt Lisa Striebing Alosi Strnad Paul Swartz Nicole Szafranski Caroline Terwilliger Carol Walker Sibylle Whittam Karen Wisialowski Ada Wong (up to $99) 129 donors – THANK YOU! We apologize to any donors who may have been inadvertently omitted.
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How can I support Burlingame Library Foundation The Burlingame Library Foundation provides vital support to the Burlingame Libraries to maintain the quality of all its collections and services. We value gifts of time, talent and treasure. Your generosity is appreciated now, more than ever, as we embark on our journey to renovate, recreate and renew our library. How can I help? - Financial donations are accepted through the foundation website. - Bookselling: Books and media may be donated for the Library Foundation’s book sales.
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helping set up book sales, to working on Foundation events. - Sponsorship: We gratefully accept sponsorships for our annual events such as The Book and Author Luncheon or the Children’s Holiday Tea.