Support the Library
Help us serve Bernalillo through donations, volunteering, and community partnerships
Volunteer
Share your time and talents to help with programs, events, and daily operations. Every hour makes a difference!
Attend Events
Join our programs, workshops, and community events. Your participation helps create a vibrant library community!
Friends of the Library
Join a passionate community of library supporters
The Friends of Martha Liebert Public Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the library through fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. Friends help us do more than our budget alone allows—funding special programs, purchasing materials, and enhancing services for our community.
Benefits of Membership
- Support your community library
- Advance notice of library events and programs
- Special discounts on book sales and events
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back
- Connection with other book lovers and library supporters
Other Ways to Give
We accept gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks in good condition. Items we can’t add to our collection are sold in our ongoing book sales, with proceeds supporting library programs.
Drop off donations during library hours.
Make a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone special. We’ll send an acknowledgment to the family or honoree.
Contact us to arrange a memorial gift.
Leave a lasting legacy through estate planning. Bequests, trusts, and other planned gifts ensure the library serves future generations.
Contact us for confidential planned giving information.
Local businesses can sponsor programs, events, or services. We offer recognition opportunities for corporate partners who support our mission.
Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.
Your Impact in Action
See how community support makes a difference
Enhanced Collections
Donations help us purchase new bestsellers, children’s books, and specialized materials that our budget can’t always accommodate.
Expanded Programs
Your support funds author visits, educational workshops, summer reading programs, and special events for all ages.
Better Facilities
Community contributions help us upgrade technology, improve accessibility, and maintain a welcoming space for everyone.