Your financial support is extremely important to keep our library thriving and strong. Donations can be made online at alcplfoundation.org or via check payable to ALPL Foundation.

We welcome your support as we look forward to serving our community in 2024.

Whether it is a sponsorship, a one time donation, or a monthly commitment, every gift counts!

Join the
Cottonseed Coalition

The Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation’s Cottonseed Coalition is made up of library supporters who have chosen a commitment of monthly giving. These recurring gifts are crucial to the operation of our Foundation and provide financial support to enhance the facilities, collections, and programs of the Athens-Limestone County Public Library.

Benefits of Monthly Gifts

  • Convenient for donors

  • Make a significant impact on the public library and the Athens-Limestone County community

  • Ensure that the ALCPL Foundation can provide consistent funding to the Library

Please consider joining the Cottonseed Coalition by making a monthly gift. Every Gift Counts!

Southard Society

Southard Society members are contributors who have planned estate gifts to leave for the Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation. If you are interested in joining this distinguished list of Southard Society members, please contact the Foundation at alplfoundation1@gmail.com or 256-232-1233.

Mrs. Mary Byrd
Dr. Milly Caudle
Dr. Frank Cauthen
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dean
Mrs. Doris Estes
Mr. James Garino
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Laurita
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Taylor

Get Involved

We are always looking for energetic people to help with the planning and chairing of our events throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer your time, we’d love to have you! Foundation events not only allow us to raise money to support and grow our library, but to share the Athens-Limestone Public Library’s dynamic resources with the community. Want to donate your time? Click the button below to contact our Foundation and find out how you can get involved with The Foundation.

Other Ways to Help Our Cause

  • When shopping online use our affiliate iGive.com.  These Foundation partners will make a donation for each purchase you make.  You don’t have to spend an extra penny and you will be supporting the Foundation. 

  • You can give twice by purchasing gift cards from local businesses. The Foundation can always use donations of gift cards for prizes and raffles and you can also support your friends and neighbors.

  • Shop Local! Keeping your purchases in Athens and Limestone County helps provide the tax base needed for our daily operation.