About Us

Our Mission

Believing that free public libraries are essential to our community, the Anchorage Library Foundation works to promote, fund and support the long-term vitality of the Anchorage Public Library.

Click here for the Library Foundation strategic plan.

A separate entity from the Public Library, the Anchorage Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Tax I.D. #92-0081583

Organizational and financial reports can be found on Guidestar.

Why do we need a foundation for a tax-supported institution?

The Anchorage Public Library is a department of the Municipality of Anchorage, which provides funding for staff, collections, facilities, and operating expenses.

As the Library continues to expand its service to the community, the Library Foundation partners with the private sector to secure funds to support programs and resources above and beyond what is included in the city budget. Past successes include: new libraries in Girdwood, Muldoon, Mountain View and Chugiak-Eagle River, technology upgrades, and upgrades to the Samson-Dimond and Loussac Libraries.