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

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

April, 2025

On Behalf of the Board

Eryka MacKenzie

Eryka MacKenzie
President, APLF Board of Directors

Happy Spring, Library Supporters!

The year is already moving along at a quick clip for the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation (APLF). So far this year we have…

  • celebrated anniversaries at both the Main and Special Collections Libraries;
  • welcomed our new library director, Kate Alderete;
  • met with Mayor Keller and his staff to advocate for library funding;
  • organized a September fundraising event with the New Mexico United Soccer;
  • been collaborating with our amazing partner, Bookworks, to bring another A Word with Writers event May 15, 2025 to the KiMo Theater, featuring author Joe Abercrombie in conversation with George R.R. Martin.

And there are so many more programs and events happening at your neighborhood library every day! You'll find a ton of information packed into this edition; we hope you enjoy it!

This year you should expect to see a variety of surveys from APLF in BOOKISH. We might ask you simple questions (this month’s survey asks the name of your favorite book), or we might ask you to provide us with thoughts/stories about libraries and librarians. We may even ask you something completely unexpected! But the most important thing is that we want to hear from you, the library supporters!

Finally, we think you might enjoy a sneak preview (below) of the bookmark launching with our Spring Library Giving campaign that runs from May 1-12 this year.

News & Events

Welcome Kate Alderete, the New Executive Director of The Public Library

Kate comes to our library system from the New Mexico State Library where she served as the Deputy State Librarian.

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Q & A with Kate Alderete

Our new exective director answers some questions

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Meet Clayton Roberts, Community Service Specialist

We invite you to come and discover the birth of a brand-new urban vegetable garden.

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Meet Drew Lauderdale, Science Education Coordinator

Drew comes to us from Explora, where he was a science educator, and the New York Hall of Science, where he worked as the Design Lab Coordinator.

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Bookworks Welcomes Joe Abercrombie on Tour for his New Book

In partnership with the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation and AMP Concerts, Mr. Abercrombie will be in conversation with George R.R. Martin at the KiMo Theatre on Thursday, May 15th.

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ETHOS LITERACY, a Community Based Adult Education Program

We recently learned about this organization and thought our readers might be interested.We recently learned about this organization and thought our readers might be interested.

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Thank You to Our Community Sponsors

Rewards Programs

If you would like more information on how you and your organization or company can support the Public Library, Albuquerque & Bernalillo County, please contact us. We would be pleased to discuss opportunities with you.

Learn More About APLF

By contributing to The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation, you are:

  • Enhancing literacy programs for all ages
  • Improving our children’s reading readiness
  • Improving employment readiness for our workforce
  • Helping families improve their standard of living
  • Making electronic literacy more accessible to all ages
  • Encouraging partnerships with other organizations that share our goals
  • Achieving a personal charitable contribution goal
  • Investing in the well-being and future of our community
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