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 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
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!
Book Sales!
Book Sales are our biggest fundraisers each year.
Donations
We collect gently used books throughout the year. For details and collection information, please check out our Book Sales page.
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:
President — Jean McKean
Vice President — Jessica Horwitz
Secretary — Jackie Rufus
Treasurer — Nancy Porter
Member-at-Large - Jim Byrnes
Member-at-Large - Frances Henderson
Member-at-Large - Karen Marginot
Member-at-Large - Sydney Watson
President Emeritus - Betty Kozak
Standing Committee Chairs:
Membership/Volunteers — Jessica Horwitz
Book Sales — James Byrnes
Book Sorting – Anita Barondes
Special Events - Jackie Rufus
Silent Auction - Maria Anthony/Janet Widrick
Contact us to get involved and volunteer!
