Campaign for the New Collection

"...learning never ends, and as we enter the next century, it will be more and more important for all Americans to be lifelong learners. ...every one of us can contribute in some way to a better-educated America."....Barbara Bush
[Small Color Architectural Drawing of the Barbara Bush Branch at Cypress Creek]

Barbara Bush Branch at Cypress Creek: Morris Architects

[Large Black & White Architectural Drawing of the Barbara Bush Branch at Cypress Creek]
Morris Architects was selected as architect for the new Barbara Bush Branch at Cypress Creek.

Opening Day Collection for the Barbara Bush Branch at Cypress Creek

Construction of the building is funded by the Harris County 1997 Library Bond Funds. Furnishings will cost $360,000; technology, $216,800; and the Opening Day Collection will run $600,000. The Barbara Bush Library Friends are focusing their efforts on a campaign to enhance the Opening Day Collection that would include books and materials for the new library.

The Barbara Bush Library Friends is a 501(c(3) non-profit organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Receipts for donations will be provided to all donors. If your gift qualifies for matching funds, please enclose the necessary forms.

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Donor Categories

Keystone Circle

[ ] $500 - $999 Donor Wall recognition

Cornerstone Circle

[ ] $1,000 - $4,999 Donor Wall recognition

Founders Circle

[ ] $5,000 and above. Donor Wall recognition

Collection Builders

with Donor Bookplate recognition
[__] Reference Books @ $50 each
[__] Adult or Children's Books at @ $25 each
___Adult books(s) ____Children's Book(s)
Bookplate inscription to read: (add additional sheets if needed)
A gift given by:

(and/or) in honor/memory of:

Make checks payable to "Barbara Bush Library Friends" and mail to:
Barbara Bush Library Friends
Campaign for the New Collection
6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379

The new Barbara Bush Branch at Cypress Creek is...

  • 32,000 square feet, over three times the size of the existing branch library.
  • Have easier access for handicapped patrons.
  • Have a main conference room (which can be divided into two smaller conference rooms) which will seat 100, plus a conference room on the second floor for more meeting space for multipurpose needs.
  • Have approximately 116,200 materials, which includes an expanded book collection in well lighted stacks.
  • Have a separate children's area for books, study tables, and PCs to search the library catalog.
  • Have a larger periodical section with comfortable, quiet places to read.
  • Have over 50 PCs with Internet access.
  • Have a convenient circulation desk that promotes the flow of traffic.
  • Be a library the community will use with pride.
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