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.
Mission and Vision
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 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 Meeting
The BARLD Trustees meet monthly, normally on the 3nd 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, September 9, 2021 9:00am – Special Meeting Policy Review
Saturday, September 11, 2021 9:00am – Special Meeting with library support organizations
Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:30am – Regular Session
If you need help, please call the library at 830.438.4864 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. You will find current agendas and minutes posted on this page.
Board of Trustees
| Donna Harris | President | 2021-2023 |
| Dale Pillow | Vice President | 2021-2023 |
| Deborah Neubauer | Treasurer | 2019-2021 |
| Michele Grauerholz | Secretary | 2019-2021 |
| Dr. Judith Fleming | Trustee at large | 2021-2023 |
Email the Board
- BARLD Public Policy
- BARLD Organization Documents
- Financial Policy and Disclosures
- Minutes
- Agendas
- MFP Library Monthly Reports
- BARLD Elections
- Strategic Plan
Att P-1 Library Bill of Rights
Att P-2 Materials and Services Provided
Att P-3 BARLD Metes and Bounds
Att P-6 Free Access to Libraries for Minors
Att P-7 Library Hours and Days Closed
Att P-9 Confidentiality of Library Records
Att P-10 Patron Request for Purchase
Att P-11 Statement of Concern about Library Resources
Att P-12 Procedures for Computer and Internet Use
Att P-13 Electronic Devices Borrowing Registration Form
Att P-14 Approved Free Library Card Zip Codes
BARLD Audit Fiscal Year ending 6-30-21
Att F-1 Approved Financial Institutions
Att F-2 Schedule of Expenditures Authorization
Att F-3 BARLD Requisition and Specification Procedures for Purchases over $500.00
Att F-4 BARLD Non-Bid Purchases Over $500.00
Att F-6 Evaluation and Award of Bids or Proposals
Att F-7 Guidelines for Sole Source Purchases
Att F-8 Inventory Systems and Schedule
Att F-9 Receipt of Donated Materials
Att F-10 Collection Maintenance Guidelines
Att F-12 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Att F-13 Conflict Disclosure Statement
Att F-14 Response Plan for Fraud, Theft, and Corruption
Att F-15 Disclosure Form for Fraud, Theft, and Corruption
Att F-16 Approval Form for Approval Form for Review of Quarterly Investment Report
Att F-17 Adoption of Annual Review of the Public Funds Financial Investment Policy
Att F-18 Sources of Non-Sales Tax Revenue
Att F-19 Adoption of the Annual Review of the Non-Sales Tax Revenue Financial Policy
Att F-20 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services
To request prior minutes or any records requests, please send a written request to the Library Director via email at director@mfplibrary.org or by letter to 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163.
Agenda 16Sep2021 BARLD Regular meeting
11Sep2021 Special Session library support
9Sep2021 Special Session policies
28 August 2020 Special Session
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.
The Board of Trustees are elected by the voters of the Bulverde Area Rural Library District every two years–three positions in even years, two positions in odd years at the November uniform election date.
2021-2022 Texas Secretary of State Important Election Dates
Prospective candidates may sign up for a place on the BARLD election ballot between Saturday, July 17, 2021 and Monday, August 16, 2021, 5:00pm.
The November 2 election has been cancelled. Only two candidates applied and have been elected per election law as unopposed candidates for the 2022-2024 period:
Michele Grauerholz
Deborah Neubauer
BARLD Certification of Unopposed candidates
Notice of Deadline to file for a place on the ballot signed
Application for a place on the BARLD ballot English
Application for a place on the BARLD ballot Spanish
Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
2020-2022 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.