The mission of Bullard Community Library is to be a community resource which provides programs and services to people of all ages, races, cultures, and abilities.

Bullard Community Library Board Members Tony Johnson, President Elijah Stevenson, Vice President Martha Dinwiddie, Treasurer Ila England, Secretary Ronda Jackson Tammy Johnson Howard Kravetz

Fast Facts Library Media Collection (Books, eBooks, Audio Books, DVDs): 51,944 items 840 people follow us on Facebook (as of June 2019) 2018: Our website was accessed 74,645 times (Averaging 200 times per day) 2017 Library Card Holders: 1,595 2018 Library Card Holders: 1,909

library patrons can access: eBook Checkouts in 2018: eBooks: 335,779 Audio eBooks: 160,870 Videos: 964 Number of eBooks library patrons can access: 20,949

Programs, Services, Resources & Patronage

Programs Story Time at the Library Art and Craft Classes Makerspace STEM Problems Summer Reading Program Movie Afternoons Author Book Signings Guest Speakers United Daughters of the Confederacy Storytime at Bullard Early Education Daycare

Office Services Copies (B & W and Color) Fax Notary Public Credit/Debit Cards Accepted

Computer & Tech Services Free Internet/WiFi Access Printing from Computers WiFi Printing Windows 10 Microsoft Office Electronic Library Catalog Scanning to a Flash Drive Free Computer & Tech Device Assistance and Instruction ABC Mouse/Educational Games OverDrive eBooks

Educational Services Genealogy Research Proctoring On-line Classes Job Search Inter-Library Loans Homeschooling Resources Resume Assistance

Current Resources Library Media (Books, Audio Books, DVDs): 51,000 Meeting/Genealogy Room 5 - Patron Computers 1 - Patron Printer 1- Patron/Staff Copy Machine 5 - Staff Computers 2 - Staff Laptops 2 - Staff Printers 1- Projector with Screen Fax Machine WiFi/Internet

Operational Costs and Expenses

Expenses Payroll $31,000.00 Computer Upgrades and Maintenance $500.00 Library Collection Development $5,000.00 Library Dues $395.00 Supplies $2,060.00 Postage $100.00 Movie licensing $300.00 Programs $800.00

Expenses (continued) Building Maintenance $2,000.00 Utilities $5,600.00 Electric $2,500.00 Telephone & Internet $1,850.00 Gas $600.00 Water, Sewage, Garbage $650.00 Pest Control $365.00 Insurance $2,400.00 Land Tax $1,500.00 Total YTD $51,655

Community Outreach

Connecting with the Community Reading at Bullard Early Education Assisting at local schools with Book Fairs, Story time, library operations, and school events Local and state resources and businesses listed on our website Sharing local events on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Email slide to howard

At-Risk Community Members Library Serving a Growing Number Low income – Poverty Level ESL Varied Physical and Mental Abilities Limited Resources

Library Assistance Programs Free or Low Cost Services Local Resources Job Search Classes Monitor Testing (Proctoring) Assist with Forms and Applications

Funding The operational budget depends solely on grants and donations from The Friends of the Library, patrons, businesses, and the Bullard City Government Our major fundraisers by the Friends of the Library: Mahjong/Bridge Game Day: Monday, March 25, 2019 and Monday, September 9, 2019 Charity Golf Tournament: To Be Announced (in the Fall) Bake-less Bake Sales Membership Drive

Additional Funding Recycle Ink Cartridge and Cell Phones Aluminum Cans Book Store Sales

Our Vision for the Future of the Library

Providing for the Community Expanding services for a fast growing population including Flint, Gresham, Noonday, Lake Palestine, Tyler, and outlying areas. Offering a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of our demographics Updating computers and provide additional technology for our patrons A larger facility to handle growing program attendance and library media collection

Facility Our current facility is a 3,000 square foot log cabin built in 1978. We have outgrown the current facility and in need of a new building in the downtown Bullard area.

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How the Community of Bullard Can Help Volunteers (Library and Program Operations, Friends of the Library, Program Leaders, and New Building Campaign) Donations (Books, DVDs, Audio Books, Snacks, Art & Craft Supplies, Office Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, Talent and Experience, along with monetary donations) Word of Mouth Advertising Regular Participation in Programs, Library Services, and Fundraisers

Our patrons are THE BEST!!!!

Bullard Community Library THANK YOU For supporting the Bullard Community Library We look forward to serving you