Albany County Public Library Foundation

The Albany County Public Library Foundation was established in 1978 to raise and hold funds towards the building of the "new" library.  After the building was completed in 1981, the Foundation role was expanded to include:

• Purchase of books, equipment and other materials

• Education the public on the use and function of library facilities

• Promote increased literacy in Albany County

• Enlist public support for major capital projects at the library

In 2005, the foundation hired its first executive director. The Foundation supports library programs and also organizes programs that fall under the aegis of the foundation’s mission. These include Speaker/Writer Series and the Tax Aid Wyoming providing free income tax filing assistance for low income residents.

Since 2005, the foundation has been instrumental in the following projects.

• Air conditioning the library

• ADA compliant entrance doors

• Elevator replacement

• New van for homebound delivery

• Helped replace 1/2 of the carpeting the building

• Obtain new public access computers

• Fund children's literacy programs

• Fund Laramie 20/30 and other special programs  

Donations may be made to the following areas:

• Endowment Fund – All contributions to this fund have a 3:1 match.

• In FY 2011, the interest from the endowment fund was used by library staff to purchase books for the collection. The donation represented an additional 40% of the total materials acquisition budget for the library.

• Trust Fund— restricted use with annual contributions to the library

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• General purpose fund --general usage by the foundation

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• Six restricted funds for various projects and programs  

Upcoming projects:

• Carpeting the remainder of the library

• Replace original furniture