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 ½ % 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

2021-2023

Debbie Neubauer

Treasurer

2021-2023

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, June 15, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, December 21, 2023 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
Agendas

To request prior minutes or any records requests, please send a written request to the Library Director via email at susan@mfplibrary.org or by letter to 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163.

BARLD Agenda 18May2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 20Apr2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 12Mar2023 Special session

BARLD Agenda 9Mar2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 16Feb2023 Regular Session

BARLD Jan2023 BARLD Regular meeting

MFP Library Monthly Reports

The Mammen Family Public Library Director is hired by the BARLD Trustees to manage the day to day operations of the library.  Here you will find monthly reports on those operations.

MFPL Monthly report – Apr 2023 for Mar 2023 activities

MFPL Monthly report – Mar 2023 for Feb 2023 activities

MFPL Monthly report – Feb2023 for Jan 2023 activities

 

BARLD Elections

Candidacy

2023 Important Election Dates

    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