Burke Branch Friends (BBF) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the operations of the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, located on Seminary Road in Alexandria, Virginia.
BBF sponsors a variety of educational and enrichment programs that include children’s programming, special events, and other activities for adults and families. Money raised by BBF through Friends of the Alexandria Libraries (FOAL) primarily supplement the Library’s materials and programming budgets. Examples on how funds are spent include:
Supporting the Summer Quest children’s program
Supporting Virtual Programs for children and adults
Supporting community events hosted by Burke Branch Library
Sponsoring Film Licensing Fees
For more information about our impact, check out our 2025 Annual Report.
Book Donations Needed!
Book Sales are our biggest fundraisers each year and they are powered by book donations from the community. We are in desperate need of adult and children’s books. If you’re thinking of cleaning out your used books, now is a great time to do it!
For details and collection information, please check out our Book Sales page.
Become A Member!
Membership donations and monies raised by the BBF are used to help fund activities and purchase materials or programs not covered through the City budget. We always welcome new members!
BBF Members Shop First at Every Sale!
Upcoming Events
Check out the full Burke Branch Library Calendar.
Events posted regularly on our facebook Page.
BBF Board Members and Committees:
Burke Branch Friends Board of Directors:
Ex Officio — Jean McKean
President — Marianne Hawn
Vice President of Membership — Jessica Horwitz
Vice President of Book Sales - Jim Byrnes
Secretary — Frances Henderson
Treasurer — JonRobert Johnson
Member-at-Large - Jenna Furtado
Member-at-Large - Karen Marginot
Member-at-Large - Laura Plaze
Member-at-Large - Sydney Watson
President Emeritus - Betty Kozak
Standing Committee Chairs:
Book Sorting – Anita Barondes
Special Events - Karen Marginot
Silent Auction - Maria Anthony/Janet Widrick
Contact us to get involved and volunteer!
