Comal County

Bulverde Area Rural Library District

In January 2000 a special election established the Bulverde Area Rural Library District in the western portion of Comal County, funded by a half of one percent sales tax, per Texas Local Government Code 326, which established Library Districts.

There is currently only one library in the District, the Mammen Family Public Library. The Library District does not receive any property taxes and only benefits if you shop in the western portion of Comal County.

BARLD-Map

Our Mission

The mission of the Bulverde Area Rural Library District (BARLD) is to promote literacy, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and support the arts, science, and literary needs of our community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide access to valuable educational resources and learning opportunities, no matter what age or stage of life, in a safe and welcoming space.

BARLD Board of Trustees

Name / Position

Term

Donna Harris

President

2022-2024

Michele Grauerholz

Vice President

2023-2025

Debbie Neubauer

Treasurer

2023-2025

Lori Mammen

Secretary

2022-2024

Dr. Judith Fleming

At Large

2022-2024

BARLD Board Meetings

The BARLD Trustees meet monthly, normally on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30am at the Mammen Family Public Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163.  

Meetings are open to the public. The agenda will be posted on this webpage and in the library 72 hours prior to the meeting.  The following meeting(s) are currently scheduled:

  • Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:30am – Regular meeting

If you need help, please call the library at 830.438.4864 during regular open hours. You will find current agendas and minutes posted on this page.  

Contact the BARLD Board

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BARLD Organization Documents
BARLD Elections

Order of General Election

We have 3 candidates running for two positions who will be on the November 7, 2023 ballot for the Bulverde Area Rural Library District:

  • Joseph DiPasquale
  • Michele Grauerholz
  • Deborah Neubauer

Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot

Notice of Deadline to file for a place on the Ballot

Application for a place on the general election ballot

TX Ethics Commission – Forms and Instructions for Local_Filing_Authorities

Candidacy

2023 Important Election Dates

Ballots by mail:

Strategic Plan

2022-2024 BARLD Strategic Plan

In 2016 the BARLD Trustees commissioned a 10 year Master Facilities plan and in 2018 initiated the first phase of the plan, expanding the existing facility.  The 2018-2019 expansion/renovation was funded through bonds from an interlocal agreement with Comal County and was complete in September 2019.

2016-2026 Master Facilities plan

January 2023 FOL Annual meeting presentation by Susan Herr

BARLD Public Policy - see the About menu