Support the Library

Help us serve Bernalillo through donations, volunteering, and community partnerships

Make a Donation

Your financial gift helps us purchase new books, fund programs, and improve our facilities for the entire community.

Volunteer

Share your time and talents to help with programs, events, and daily operations. Every hour makes a difference!

Friends of the Library

Join a passionate community of library supporters

What Are Friends of the Library?

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

Contact us for information about Friends of the Library membership.

Other Ways to Give

Donate Books & Materials

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.

Memorial & Honor Gifts

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.

Planned Giving

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.

Corporate Sponsorships

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.