We greatly appreciate donations of all sizes! Those who generously contribute $250 or more will be honored on the library's donor mural wall.
Providing 21st century services in a 19th century building has its challenges. The Allentown Public Library Association (APLA) maintains the beautiful structure that houses the Allentown Public Library and works to create a comfortable space conducive to all of the library’s activities. We accomplish this daunting task with the help of people like you!
Please donate today by sending a check to:
If you are eligible for donation matching funds from your company, please forward the forms with your donation and we will complete the necessary paperwork.
Twice a year we host a friendly trivia competition! Teams compete to win bragging rights and a spot on the trivia trophy!
Each Fall the APLA conducts a mail-based fund-raising appeal to the residents of Allentown Borough, Upper Freehold Township and Millstone Township. Approximately 30% of our yearly income is raised through this campaign.
The upper floor of the Library houses a large collection of used books for sale. Visit the Book Stall page for details.
Leave a lasting message on the library's sidewalk by purchasing a personalized brick. To purchase, click here!
Note cards featuring a drawing of the Allentown Library are also available for purchase. Please see the librarians for more information.
Blankets featuring historic locations throughout Allentown come in green, blue and red. They can be purchased at the front desk for $50 each.
The APLA hosts a booth at the town's annual Fall Fest each year where we sell bags of books from the Used Book Stall and run a 50/50 raffle with a cash prize.