Gifts of all sizes combine to have a real impact in our library system. Your donation will allow APLF to support our library system in responding to the changing needs across our community.
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.
The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation appreciates your generosity and thanks you for your support.
To Donate Online
- Click the Donate button below.
- After entering the amount of your donation, the next screen allows you to “Write a note.” (Here's what you'll see). If yours is a memorial or celebration gift, please be sure to include:
- The name of the individual(s) being celebrated or remembered
- The notification address, and
- Any special instructions
To Donate by Mail
The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation
P O Box 25792
Albuquerque, NM 87125
If yours is a memorial or celebration gift, please be sure to include:
- The name of the individual(s) being celebrated or remembered
- The notification address, and
- Any special instructions
2023 Memorials & Celebrations
- In memory of Bea Lopez
- The Albuquerque Newcomers’ Book Club
- In celebration of Jeffrey Baker’s birthday
- From his family: Noah, Rafi, Quinn, Rosie, Sam, Vanessa, Eric, Matt, and Courtney
- With fond memories of Melissa Carlisle
- In appreciation of the East Mountain Library
- In honor of Nicole Finch
- In celebration of Julia Grimes' birthday
- From her family: Rafi, Quinn, Noah, Rose, Sam, Vanessa, Eric, Matt, and Courtney
- In memory of Peter Henne, who loved the library
- In honor of Jon and Ellin Hewes' 50th wedding anniversary
- In memory of Elizabeth Anne Josey
- John Buhr
- Mary Ann Hatchitt
- Anaclaire Hunter
- Peggy Hurley
- Robert and Margaret Ann Parker
- Dennis Pedersen
- In memory of Geraldine Keating
- In memory of Jeanette Krumpotick
- In appreciation of the Library System
- In celebration of the Los Griegos Library
- In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library and Staff
- In honor of Allen and Amy Parkman's 50th wedding anniversary
- In honor of Thea Evangeline Scott and Reid Sinclair Scott
- In memory of James L. Thorson, a great friend of libraries
2022 Memorials & Celebrations
- In memory of Carl Apodaca
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
- Jeff Baker & Julia Grimes
- In loving memory of our son-in-law, Carl Apodaca
- Rayme Romanik and Allan Boyar
- In loving memory of Natalie Ashanin
- Lydia Ashanin
- Patricia Nelson
- In celebration of Terry and Linda Buss
- In appreciation of the Cherry Hills Library staff
- In appreciation of the Cherry Hills Library staff for their hard work and their care for readers
- In celebration of Courtney's Birthday
- In memory of Suzanne DuBroff
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Richard and Janet DuBroff
- Stephen Kurtenbach
- The family of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Nguyen
- Dan and Norma Rice
- Bill and Susan Saathoff
- Peter and Sandra Stern
- In memory of Anna Mae Duggan
- In honor of Judy Gibbon
- In memory of Peter Henne, who loved the library
- In memory of Carol Joiner — avid reader and life-long supporter of libraries
- Russ Davidson and Revathi A-Davidson
- In memory of Elizabeth Anne Josey
- John Buhr
- Mary Ann Hatchett
- Anaclaire Hunter
- Peggy Hurley
- Dennis Pedersen
- In memory of Geraldine Keating
- William and Marcia Annan
- Douglas A. Samuelson
- Marvin and Allyssa Schulz
- In memory of Jerry Lane
- In appreciation of the Library System
- Suzanne Marks
- Riann Martinez
- Judith Wanhala
- In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library staff and Rhondaʼs outstanding artwork
- In memory of James Martin
- In memory of Jane McDonald
- In honor of Richard Miller, who has visited every Albuquerque Public Library location this year!
- In memory of Avelina C. Muller & Carlos B. Muller — They are irreplaceable
- In memory of Uncle Neilson, a person who loved books and loved to read
- In loving memory of Lynn B. Olsson
- In memory of Roger Pearson
- In memory of Deborah Reichman
- In honor of Joe and Mary Sabatini's 50th Anniversary
- In honor of Sandy
- In memory of Carol Smith
- In memory of Mark Steele
- In honor of the Tony Hillerman Library Staff
- In loving memory of Katherine Tyner
- In memory of Sarah Weaver
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
- In memory of Charles Yahne
2021 Memorials & Celebrations
- In memory of an Avid Reader
- In memory of Patrick J. Baca
- In honor of our three grandsons: Noah Baker, Rafi Bernstein and Quinn Bernstein
- Julia Grimes and Jeff Baker
- In memory of Josephine "Josie" Bencomo
- In memory of Jane Blanshard
- In honor of My Favorite Bookworm's 39th Birthday
- In memory of CPT Thomas J. Casey
- In memory of Bev Miles Chapman
- Ruth Burstrom
- Judy and Charles Gilman
- In honor of the Cherry Hills Library Staff
- In honor of Julia Clarke (in gratitude for her service)
- Brenda Dawson
- Sarah Kotchian
- In honor of Jim Collie
- In honor of the East Mountain Library Staff
- Charlene Bond
- Jill Hankins
- In honor of the Ernie Pyle Staff
- Stephanie Fuchs
- Jennifer Starr and Eugene Lesser
- In memory of Robert Fleming
- Nancy Adam
- Ruth Burstrom
- Gail Chynoweth
- Henry and Jan Davis
- Peter J. Feibelman
- Diane Fleming
- Suzanne Freeman
- Kathy Hoover
- Pam and Tony Meyers
- Merri Rudd
- Michael and Shari Siegel
- Harry and Marilyn Thurlo
- Michael and Margaret Tompsett
- In honor of Judy Gibbon
- In honor of Julia Grimesʼ Dedication
- In memory of Jeannie Hall
- In memory of Peter Henne
- In memory of Patricia Hill
- In honor of Joyce Hyinkʼs 89th Birthday
- In appreciation of the Juan Tabo Library Staff
- In honor of Barb Kuttler
- In honor and appreciation of the Library System
- The Baiardo Family
- Susan Broidy
- Doug Madison and Wilhelmena Haynes
- Madelynne Johnson
- Nancy Pace
- Alison Riley
- Lynette Rose
- Katherine Speilmann
- John Washburn
- Robert White
- In honor and gratitude of Ms. Lizzy at Ernie Pyle for her dedication to story time for children
- In memory of Brian J. Lewis
- In honor of the one of a kind librarian who made the purple dragon (and many other wonderful creations) at the Los Griegos Library
- In memory of my parents, Emma & Norman Lyon, who loved to read
- In memory of John P. Mahon
- In memory of Lloyd Hartley Martin
- Linda Bay Chu and Dahlon Chu
- In memory of Jane Fahey McDonald
- In memory of Helen McKee
- Janet Saiers
- Los Amapolas Garden Club
- In memory of Anne McRedmond
- In memory of Roger and Candice Pearson
- In memory of Veronica Reed
- In memory of Barbara Rosen
- In honor of Joan Spicci Saberhagen and her love of books and libraries!
- Eric, Kari and the Montana crew
- In memory of Jim Sullenberger
- Alice Baca and Gil and Julia Clarke
- In honor of their grandson Remsen Orion Switz
- Betty Jo Switz and Gary Cooper
- In honor of the Tony Hillerman Library Staff
- In honor of the Villa Family
- In memory of Philip “Flip” Welsh
- In memory of William C. Winkler
2020 Memorials & Celebrations
- In memory of Robert Fleming
- Bryan and Janice Beck
- Hugh and Margaret Bell
- Susan Buffum
- Mickey S. Carter
- Lance and Kathy Chilton
- Marilyn Chynoweth
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Christine Clemens
- Ravenel Curry III
- Marjorie Cypress & Philip Jameson
- Lauren Edgerton
- Lynne Edgerton
- Barbara Fay
- Peter and Lori Feibelman
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
- Ronald Gibbs
- Charles and Judy Gilman
- Ron and Roberta Glaser
- Richard and Ann Gonzales
- Patrick and Julia Gore
- Jeff Baker and Julia Grimes
- Cary and Vivien Hardy
- Lee Hilton
- Vera Hough
- Janice Kapferer
- Jon Kaplan
- Elizabeth Kubie
- Joel and Dotty Kuhn
- Paul Kurtz
- David and Susan Lang
- Sidney and Donna Law
- Michael and Mina Jo Linver
- Donna Lockridge
- Mark Lee and Julia W. Hsu
- Kathleen Main
- Christa Manning
- Frank Merrick
- Robert and Sharon Munger
- Chris and Renee Patton
- Marge Petersen
- Julia Phillips
- Nancy Plaxico
- David and Mary Proctor
- Rayme Romanik
- John and Janice Roper
- Patricia Rosenak
- Joe and Susan Salsberry
- Laurel and Bob Shaw
- Theo Siegrist
- Jerry and Carolyn Simmons
- Paul Smit
- Matthew Smith
- Stephen Spitz and Lynn Schibeci
- Bruce and Carol St John
- Mary Starun
- Roger and Joanne Sternberg
- Arthur Stuart
- Douglas Thiesen
- Robert Guerin Thompson
- Jim and Kyra Todd
- J. Pace Vandevender
- Mark Wakefield and Mary Owens
- Philip and Betty Weber
- Peter and Kathryn Weidener
- Bruce and Lorna Wiggins
- Bill and Maria (Roo) Zimmer
- In memory of Marina Maestas
- In honor of Judy Gibbon
- In honor of Rayme Romanik
- In memory of Peter Henne
- In honor of Joan Spicci Saberhagen
- Eric Saberhagen and the Montana Crew
- In memory of Thomas and Rachel Hardin
2019 Memorials & Celebrations
- James Hartley In memory of Dolores Hartley
- Lori King In memory of Charlie Painter
- Rob Mahon’s Class at Hoffmantown Church In memory of Glenda Edwards
- T.W. Edwards and Mrs. W. Hicks In memory of Glenda Edwards
- Susan and Sam Keith In memory of Louise Grimes
- Julia Grimes and Jeff Baker In memory of Louise Grimes
- Alexis and Laurance duPont In honor of Julia Clarke
- John Gibbon In honor of Judy Gibbon
2018 Memorials & Celebrations
- Chuck & Judy Gibbon In memory of Mary Callahan
- Julia Clarke In memory of Maeallen Form
- Alice Baca In memory of Peggy Plumbe
- Alice Baca In memory of Suzy Sultemeier
- Julie Denning In memory of Suzy Sultemeier
- Patricia Haber In memory of Suzy Sultemeier
- Alice Baca In memory of Karen Crespin
- Julia Clarke In memory of Karen Crespin
- John Gibbon In honor of Judy Gibbon
A Gift of Love
Memorials & Celebrations
Recognize someone you love or a person who made a difference in your life. Give a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone you admire and they or their family will receive a personal note from us letting them know about your generous gift. You’ll find
2022 Memorials & Celebrations noted below, along with the listings of gifts from previous years.
Giving for the Future
The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation (APLF) is the nonprofit designated to receive bequests and other planned gifts to benefit the Public Library, Albuquerque & Bernalillo County. Naming APLF as a beneficiary will enable you to support your public library system into the future, and, in some instances, receive tax benefits.*
The simplest way to make a planned gift is to name APLF in your will or trust. Here is an example of wording that might be used to designate a fixed sum or percentage of your assets to The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation.
“I give to The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation. Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit corporation, PO Box 25792, Albuquerque, NM 87125 (Federal Tax I.D. # 45-2688338), the amount of $ ______ or _____ % of the residue of my estate for purposes deemed appropriate by the APLF Board of Directors."
Gifts to the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation (APLF) do not fund basic library operations. Instead, we work closely with the Library Director to determine where private funding will expand and enhance the library’s work, helping the library offer services and programs and undertake building enhancements that might not be possible otherwise.
*Please seek advice from your financial advisor, lawyer or tax professional. For more detailed information, please refer to the APLF Gift Acceptance Policy.
