People smiling in library

“The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man.”
- T.S. Eliot

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation is a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Established in 2013 by long-time library professionals and volunteers who envisioned creating more opportunities for the Pubic Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County than could be provided by bond issues and any other public monies.

Vision Statement

To support the pursuit of knowledge, community life, and limitless learning opportunities for everyone.

Mission Statement

The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation raises funds to enrich Library programs, services and facilities.

Board Members

Cindy Burns

Cindy Burns

Why I Give

I started my library career working at Albuquerque Main Library, …

Read more ⇒

Julia Clarke

Julia Clarke

Why I Give

Public libraries have always been a part of my life. Like most …

Read more ⇒

Russ Davidson

Russ Davidson

Why I Give

I’ll answer the question in two ways: First, for the …

Read more ⇒

Samantha Gallegos

Samantha Gallegos

Why I Give

Read a parenting article about raising a resilient child, …

Read more ⇒

Maria Geer

Maria Geer

Why I Give

Having always lived in Albuquerque, I have found library resources …

Read more ⇒

Judy Gibbon

Judy Gibbon

Why I Give

Ever since the day my mother took my sister and me on the bus to …

Read more ⇒

Julia Grimes

Julia Grimes

Why I Give

Libraries and books have always been part of my life. …

Read more ⇒

Amy Henne

Amy Henne

Why I Give

How can I not give? Named after the Amy in Louisa May Alcott’s …

Read more ⇒

Eryka MacKenzie

Eryka MacKenzie

Why I Give

When asked to describe why I give, I thought it would be a simple …

Read more ⇒

Scott Perkins

Scott Perkins

Why I Give

As a young child growing up in Massachusetts, I developed a …

Read more ⇒

Roberta Price

Roberta Price

Why I Give

I’ve been interested in the concept of community and in love with the …

Read more ⇒

Kathleen Raskob

Kathleen Raskob

Why I Give

Thanks for the opportunity to share “why I give to the …

Read more ⇒

Kay Rhoads

Kay Rhoads

Why I Give

"Why should I learn to read?" asked the first grader quite …

Read more ⇒

Rayme Romanik

Rayme Romanik

Why I Give

My story feels a little different. I didn’t grow-up …

Read more ⇒

Mary Lou Ruud

Mary Lou Ruud

Why I Give

Reading books was a part of my life from an early age. Because my mother …

Read more ⇒

Dean P. Smith

Dean P. Smith

Why I Give

After a national search, Dean was selected to be the library …

Read more ⇒

`