January, 2025

On Behalf of the Board

Eryka MacKenzie
President, APLF Board of Directors

Happy 2025, Library Supporters!

February is already upon us, and this is our first issue of BOOKISH for 2025. First, I want to thank you. Because to your generosity, we raised $138,388.05 for the Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Public Library system in 2024!

Right off the bat, your contributions are being put to use to expand and personalize the library STEM programs for different ages, including Pocket Solar Systems, Doodlebots, Sphero programs, and more.

We can’t wait to see what other programs the Library wants to introduce or expand this year with the help of the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation and wonderful supporters like you.

Second, did you know our Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Public Library system is celebrating two important birthdays this year? The Main Downtown Public Library is turning 50 years young. A community celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 22. There is more information on the invitation below.

Also, the Special Collections Library is turning 100! In case you weren’t aware, the Special Collections Library building was Albuquerque's original library. They will be celebrating this special event on March 22. When we receive the invitation, we will be sure to send it along to you as well. Mark your calendars!

If there is something you are looking forward to at the Library in 2025, we’d love to hear from you so we can share it with our readers. You can always reach me at my email, [email protected].