Organizational Overview

The Alameda County Library Foundation was formed in 1996 by a group of civic-minded community leaders to provide supplemental financial support for the Alameda County Library in a time of decreasing public funding. People from all walks of life and numerous businesses, foundations and organizations sustain the work of the Foundation through financial contributions and active involvement in its activities.

Since its inception, the Foundation has donated over $6 million to the Alameda County Library and has helped make dozens of programs and activities possible throughout the East Bay-all designed to bring the mind-expanding and life-changing power of the Library to all corners and people of our diverse community.