Ames Public Library Friends Foundation
Supporting Ames Public Library
Ames, Iowa
Ames Public Library Friends Foundation
Supporting Ames Public Library
Ames, Iowa
Send donations to
APLFF
PO Box 1832
Ames, IA 50010
or donate online!
Making a memorial or tribute donation online? Please email the honoree's name to APLFF Development Officer Sophie Johnson, development@aplff.org.
About Us
What does the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation do?
- Spreads the word about Ames Public Library programs, resources, and services.
- Raises funds to enhance the library by providing seed money for new library collections and initiatives.
- Sponsors programs such as book discussions, exhibits, music, readings, and other performances.
- Manages the Literary Grounds used book store.
- Holds triannual used book sales.
- Holds monthly special book sales.
- Volunteers to help in the library.
- Promotes literacy.
The Ames Public Library Friends Foundation (APLFF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Federal Employer Tax Identification Number 42-1450291. APLFF helps to support Ames Public Library through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy.
Board of Directors
Mark Boeck
Mavis Butler, Library Trustee
Jen Dieter
Sharon Drake
Brian Eslinger
Margo Foreman
Nick Hoffman, Secretary/Treasurer
Carolyn Klaus
Cheryl Langston
Jennie LeGates, President
Ana McCracken, Vice President
Carolyn Meyers, Library Trustee
Jill Roof
Valentina Salotti
Andrew Zbaracki
Ex-Officio Directors
Sheila Schofer, Library Director
Sarah Bohlke, Library Volunteer Coordinator
Katie Lavrov, Teen Advisory Group Co-chair
Lizzy Smith, Teen Advisory Group Co-chair