About The Georgetown Library Foundation

The Georgetown Public Library Foundation was established in 1997 and is a non-profit corporation managed by a Board of Directors committed to supporting the Georgetown Public Library through fund-raising, grant-seeking, and solicitation of private gifts.

While it is true that fine libraries across America exist with traditional tax-based funding, the Foundation directors believe that it is only through private gifts that the Georgetown Public Library will flourish.

In 2005, The Library Foundation was active in promoting the successful $9.8 million bond for the construction of the new library that was completed in 2007.  As a further commitment to the Library, the Foundation undertook an extensive Capital Campaign with the goal of raising substantial dollars, beyond the bond amount,  to pay for hundreds of chairs, tables, desks, booths, lamps, and sundry other items that are now part of our new library. The honorary chairpersons of the Capital Campaign Committee were Clara Scarborough and Congressman John Carter. 

Through the three years of the Capital Campaign, over $ 300,000.00 has been donated and turned over to the City of Georgetown for the Library. This incredible amount of money donated is a credit to the community and to the citizens of Georgetown.

Now, our goal is to provide continuing funds so the library can sustain its valuable services and maintain the quality so many have come to rely on. By partnering with us, you can be part of the future. 

The following are just a few of the grants and contributions for which the Library Foundation has been responsible;

$50,000 Dell Foundation grant - provided free computer classes and network support

$5,000 Dell Foundation grant for computer classes

$5,000 Verizon grant for computer classes

$5,000 for children's programming

$5,000 for the library's first DVD collection 

Click here to read about the history of the Georgetown Library.