Who We Are
Among its many distinctions in the life of colonial America, Annapolis was home to the first free circulating library in the New World. This institution evolved over time to become, in 1921, the Anne Arundel County Public Library.

Since then, communities and libraries have changed dramatically. Today, there are 15 branch libraries serving our County’s population of over 500,000 residents. In 2006, the Library Foundation was formed as a separate, private nonprofit organization to enhance the library system.

The mission of the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation is to develop sustainable support for a model library system with enhanced library resources and services otherwise unsupported by county, state, and federal funds.

Our vision is to contribute to a vibrant Anne Arundel County where access to knowledge and technology improves the ability of all residents to achieve in a complex society.