Donations & Volunteers

Donate to Allen Public Library

Monetary Donations

The Allen Public Library appreciates and accepts monetary donations, which can be made in a variety of ways.

Honorariums and Memorials
The Library welcomes monetary donations toward the purchase of books in memory or in honor of someone. A donation of at least $25 is required for an honorarium or memorial. Donors may suggest subjects or titles to be acquired with their donation, but the Library reserves the right for the final decision. A bookplate is added to each purchased item with the name of the person being honored. Notification of the gift is sent to the person designated on the donation form.

Programming
The Library accepts donations specified for use in Youth or Adult programming. These funds are used to support programming for the age group designated on the donation form.

Other Donations
Donations also may be given to where the need is greatest, which is chosen at the discretion of the Library Director.

Make a Monetary Donation

To make a monetary donation, please complete our monetary donation form. Mail your check (payable to Allen Public Library) and a copy of your completed form to: Allen Public Library, Attention: Donations, 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen, TX 75013

Material and Book Donations

Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loading Dock on Coats Drive. Please review our donation guidelines or call the Reference Desk at 214.509.4905 before heading to the Library with your donation.

Friends of the Allen Public Library

Friends of the Allen Library Endowment Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was created to increase the long-term financial strength of the library, enriching its capabilities and expanding its potential for the benefit of all Allen residents.

Allen Public Library Board

The Allen Public Library Board advises Allen City Council and the Allen Public Library Director on matters related to library services.