October, 2024

On Behalf of the Board

Eryka MacKenzie
President, APLF Board of Directors

Your Library - Your Community

Happy Fall, Library Supporters!

Thank you to the 80+ library supporters who recently completed our survey. Click here for the top five answers to the survey questions. We heard loud and clear that you view the Library as a safe place for enjoyment, education, collaboration, socialization, and a quiet retreat.

Knowing what you love and how you want to see your Library grow and change is crucial to help the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation (APLF) support and help develop the programs that mean the most to the community. While we knew books in all their many forms (physical, e-book, audio books) would be at the top of the list, it is great to know that the library is also seen as a community resource for study, programs, and other opportunities. We at APLF feel the same way!

Other things we learned were that you want us to inform you about upcoming programs at the Library. While your donations pay for the bi-annual Event Guide, available in print version at your local library or on the library's website, we will also begin to share upcoming events in BOOKISH as an easy reminder.

You also made it clear that Library funding was an important topic. In that vein, I would like to remind you that in November both City and County bonds will be on the ballot. Your vote to support library bonds is critical. If you are not registered to vote, learn more in the article included below. To learn more about what is on November's ballot, visit the League of Women Voters New Mexico website for a non-partisan voter guide, or pick one up at your local library. The voter guide will arrive at the libraries early October.

Later this month, APLF will begin planning for 2025 and how we can better engage with you, our wonderful community of library supporters. The survey will be a touchstone for our discussions and priorities for next year. We at APLF will continue to help the library be the community resource you expect it to be. After all, when you make a gift to the Library, you make a gift to your entire Community.