Founded in 1969, the Friends of the Public Library is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that supports the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
Through the sale of donated books, DVDs and CDs, some 55 volunteers and one part-time coordinator raise over $200,000 annually to support:
- Annual citywide Summer Reading Program
- AMP Concert Series at the branch libraries
- Non-partisan advocacy for library bonds
- Speaker Series at Special Collections Library
- Staff development & training
- El Día de los Niños & other community outreach programs
- Adopt-a-Branch stipend for branch libraries
- Other needs, such as the purchase of a Book Van
In addition to the satisfaction of supporting the library and promoting literacy, members receive
- Free admission to the first two hours of the monthly book sale
- 10% discount at the Friends Bookshop in the Main Library
