History
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, the Friends of the Auburn Public Library served as the sponsor of the annual Auburn Public Library used book sale. The proceeds from the sales went back to the library to enhance existing programming. As years passed, the book sales no longer met the needs of the library, and the Friends group dissolved.
Beginning in 2021, a new group of engaged Auburn citizens formed the Auburn Public Library Foundation. The new leadership amended the organization’s constitution and by-laws, purchased new donor management software and training sessions, launched a new website, and introduced newly branded social media platforms.
In 2025, APLF fully-funded 8 projects from the Library wish list. These include:
Outdoor interactive musical installation,
Crochet/knitting instructor for new summer programming
Display cabinet for the propagation and seed library
Charging stations for library patrons
3Doodler pens and filaments for the youth services area
Decorative items for outdoor garden spaces
Coffee for the Patron Coffee Corner
Library staff appreciation
Get in touch
The APLF is always recruiting enthusiastic leaders to join the Foundation Board initiatives.
The Board wants your help with:
Fundraising
Advocacy
Communications
Administration
Finance
Do you have a skill to share with us? Let us know!