The Foundation + The San Bernardino City Public Libraries
Recently Funded Projects
$306,000 SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE (new computers and computer servers for library patrons and staff)
BRAINFUSE (providing free online homework assistance & tutoring in English and Spanish)
BRODART BOOKS (new books in circulation at all library branches)
CENGAGE LEARNING (general reference materials, including full-text magazine articles and reference books, and opposing viewpoints on social and political issues)
NEWSBANK AMERICA'S NEWS (full text articles from U.S. newspapers, including The Sun newspaper)
OVERDRIVE (four-year e-book contract including downloadable books and audio books for library patrons)
The Needs
As our community grows and changes, our libraries must respond to its needs, which include:
Computer access, especially for children
Expanded library hours to meet community and student needs
Educational and enrichment programs for children
Spanish language resources
Building our book and periodical collections
Continuous upgrade of computers, internet and wireless/digital resources