The Intellectual Heart of TCU: Library Celebrates 100 Years

The Mary Couts Burnett Library is turning 100 years old, and TCU is celebrating. The library has put together the story of its history, a place to share memories and a host of events to commemorate the occasion. 

“When Mary Couts Burnett bestowed what is still the largest single gift to the university, she likely had no idea how far her generosity would reach and that the library building bearing her name would still be the intellectual hub of our campus,” said Dean Tracy Hull.  “While the library cannot claim to have produced any alumni, it has been used by virtually every student and faculty member who has been on this campus. It is humbling to be a part of this legacy and to be able to celebrate our namesake’s generous gift but, more importantly, celebrate that the library is still an integral and critical component of the university’s educational mission.” 

For more on the history and celebration, visit the TCU Library 100 webpage.