1. 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.

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

3. 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

5. 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

6. Programs, Services, Resources & Patronage

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. Operational Costs and Expenses

13. 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

14. 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

15. Community Outreach

16. 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
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17. At-Risk Community Members
Library Serving a Growing Number
Low income – Poverty Level
ESL
Varied Physical and Mental Abilities
Limited Resources

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

19. 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

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

21. Our Vision for the Future of the Library

22. 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

23. 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.

24. Local Area Libraries
Troup Library
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25. 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

26. Our patrons are
THE BEST!!!!

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