About Us

The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation is a 501c-3 nonprofit, established in 2013 by long-time library professionals and volunteers who envisioned creating more opportunities for the Public Library Albuquerque Bernalillo County than could be provided by bond issues and any other public monies.

Programs and services supported by APLF include STEM and STEAM programs such as Leap into Science, gardening, food and nutrition classes for all ages, and Beginning Birding Kits. You’ll find a complete list here.

APLF 2022 Board Members

With the Assistance of Donors Like You

With the assistance of donors like you, the Foundation can provide tax-deductible donations to help the libraries in the following ways:

Accept donations for the specific benefit of the library system.
Reduce gaps in services caused by shortages in public funding.
Provide resources to meet the needs of a changing economy, diverse workforce and growing community.
Implement programs to introduce families to their public libraries.
Fund opportunities to encourage the public’s pursuit of knowledge.

Other Library Support Groups

The following groups work in cooperation with The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation to support the needs of the Albuquerque Public Library System.

Library Advisory Board

Members of the Library Advisory Board serve as liasons among the community and city, county and state governments. They also educate the community about library funding issues. supportabclibraries.org/

Friends of the Public Library

Along with other cultural programming, the Friends support Summer Reading, AMP Concerts, and Dia de los Niños. Friends also fund staff development and volunteer appreciation events, all through monthly and online book sales, and a bookshop. friendsofthepubliclibrary.org