The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation - Donate, Contribute, Tax-deductible

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 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
- Beth Cameron
In appreciation of the East Mountain Library
- Barbara Sanders
In honor of Nicole Finch
- Samuel Finch
In memory of Peter Henne, who loved the library
- Amy Henne
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 Jeanette Krumpotick
- Jane Krumpotik
In appreciation of the Library System
- Mary Gallegos
In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library and Staff
- Deborah Marcelja
In honor of Thea Evangeline Scott and Reid Sinclair Scott
- Jane Scott

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
- Sue Houser
In appreciation of the Cherry Hills Library staff
- Mary Kelly
- Michele Rost
In appreciation of the Cherry Hills Library staff for their hard work and their care for readers
- Teresa Civello
In celebration of Courtney's Birthday
- Alan Landers
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
- Michael Holcomb
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In memory of Peter Henne, who loved the library
- Amy Henne
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
- Edward Ripp
In appreciation of the Library System
- Suzanne Marks
- Riann Martinez
- Judith Wanhala
In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library staff and Rhondaʼs outstanding artwork
- Irvin D. Longenbaugh
In memory of James Martin
- Kaye Martin
In memory of Jane McDonald
- Kathleen Luger
In honor of Richard Miller, who has visited every Albuquerque Public Library location this year!
- Simon Miller
In memory of Avelina C. Muller & Carlos B. Muller — They are irreplaceable
- Monica Muller
In memory of Uncle Neilson, a person who loved books and loved to read
- Bruce and Peggy Smith
In loving memory of Lynn B. Olsson
- Kathleen Rafferty
In memory of Roger Pearson
- Marjorie Pearson
In memory of Deborah Reichman
- Kelsey and Catie
In honor of Joe and Mary Sabatini's 50th Anniversary
- Gloria Bach
In honor of Sandy
- Lindy Berry
In memory of Carol Smith
- Julia Clarke
In memory of Mark Steele
- Susan Fox
In honor of the Tony Hillerman Library Staff
- Margaret Batsel
In loving memory of Katherine Tyner
- Craig Tyner
In memory of Sarah Weaver
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
In memory of Charles Yahne
- Carolina Yahne

2021 Memorials & Celebrations

In memory of an Avid Reader
- Susan Clark
In memory of Patrick J. Baca
- Mary Elizabeth 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
- Alice Baca
In memory of Jane Blanshard
- Clemency B. Wings
In honor of My Favorite Bookworm's 39th Birthday
- Courtney Baxter
In memory of CPT Thomas J. Casey
- Anonymous
In memory of Bev Miles Chapman
- Ruth Burstrom
- Judy and Charles Gilman
In honor of the Cherry Hills Library Staff
- Michele Rost
In honor of Julia Clarke (in gratitude for her service)
- Brenda Dawson
- Sarah Kotchian
In honor of Jim Collie
- Leanne Yanabu
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
- John Gibbon
In honor of Julia Grimesʼ Dedication
- Karen Taylor
In memory of Jeannie Hall
- Carolyn Peterson
In memory of Peter Henne
- Amy Henne
In memory of Patricia Hill
- Tara Byers
In honor of Joyce Hyinkʼs 89th Birthday
- Kathy Harper
In appreciation of the Juan Tabo Library Staff
- Joel Casman
In honor of Barb Kuttler
- Gail Kaplan
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
- Lillian Greenawald
In memory of Brian J. Lewis
- Joe and Veronica 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
- Dwayne Longenbaugh
In memory of my parents, Emma & Norman Lyon, who loved to read
- S.J. Lyon
In memory of John P. Mahon
- Robert Upshaw
In memory of Lloyd Hartley Martin
- Linda Bay Chu and Dahlon Chu
In memory of Jane Fahey McDonald
- Kathleen Luger
In memory of Helen McKee
- Janet Saiers
- Los Amapolas Garden Club
In memory of Anne McRedmond
- Laura Niel
In memory of Roger and Candice Pearson
- Marjorie Pearson
In memory of Veronica Reed
- Leroy Lehr
In memory of Barbara Rosen
- Kathleen Luger
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
- Paul Laub
In honor of the Villa Family
- Jane Villa
In memory of Philip “Flip” Welsh
- Courtney Angermeier
In memory of William C. Winkler
- Heather Gallegos-Rex

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
- Julia Clarke
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In honor of Rayme Romanik
- Peggy Boyar
In memory of Peter Henne
- Amy Henne
In honor of Joan Spicci Saberhagen
- Eric Saberhagen and the Montana Crew
In memory of Thomas and Rachel Hardin
- Roger and Ann Porter

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.

Your Donation Matters.