Who We Are
The Friends of the Balch Springs Library-Learning Center, organized in 2006, is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational and charitable organization devoted to improving and enhancing the services of the public library in our community.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of the Library-Learning Center is to:
- Encourage public support and act as an advocate for improved library services in the center
- Promote the library as an educational, cultural, and recreational asset to all members of the community
- Provide financial assistance and gifts to the library
- Provide volunteers to assist with special programs in the center
- Stimulate public awareness of the center and the center's services, facilities, and needs
Definition of Friends
- Feeling we have made a difference
- Raising funds in support of the library
- Investing in the future of Balch Springs Library-Learning Center
- Encourage the citizens of our city to help in providing the funds necessary
- Nurturing knowledge of the library
- Developing library services and special community programs
- Stimulating public support
Interested in joining the Friends Group? Click here for the application.