• Incorporated in 1982, the mission of the Broward Public Library Foundation is to enhance the collection, programs and services of the Broward County Library beyond the means of public funding.

• Has provided over $17 million countywide

• Has provided over $17 million countywide • Will provide over $250,000 in 2009-2010

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• Has provided over $17 million countywide

• Will provide over $250,000 in 2009-2010 season

• Our endowment now totals $7.9 Million

• Membership• Sponsorships• Grants• Planned Giving• Literary Feast

Programs BPLF Funds:

• Books & Bears

Programs BPLF Funds:

• Books & Bears• Children’s BookFest

Programs BPLF Funds:

• Books & Bears• Children’s BookFest• Summer Reading Program

Programs BPLF Funds:

• SAT/ACT Workshops• Story Book Festival• Moon Rock Programming

Programs BPLF Funds:

• Employee Recognition & Appreciation • Non-Tuition Scholarship• Assistance with ALA expenses

Programs BPLF Funds:

• Computer Instruction Classes

• Novel Day for Students• LitLIVE!• Night of Literary Feasts

Literary Feast

Fine libraries exist with public funds, but it is through private gifts that they flourish.