About Us

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What is the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation?

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 fundraising, volunteering and advocacy.

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What does the APLFF do?

Fundraising

The APLFF raises funds to support the programs, collections and services of the Ames Public Library.
These funds are collected throughout the year from various sources; including grants, events, and individuals contributions

Volunteering

APLFF coordinates resources for the used bookstore in the Library, Literary Grounds. Volunteers come in and sell books as well as provide beverages to patrons. All proceeds go towards funding Library initiatives.
Volunteers also give their time in a variety of ways that meet the needs of the Library at that time; such as processing book donations or re-shelving books throughout the Library.

Advocacy

The APLFF are ambassadors of the Library to the community. We promote the programs, services, and resources offered at the Library through staying connected to different groups and partners in Ames.