In early March the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce awarded special recognition to the Allen Library Endowment Fund (ALEF), noting its important work on behalf of the Library. ALEF Board Member Shahmeen Khan spoke to the chamber on March 7 about ALEF’s mission,...

The Allen Library Endowment Fund hosted a luncheon to express appreciation for the work and dedication of the Allen Public Library’s staff. President Jeanie Schulmeister spoke about ALEF’s commitment to provide financial support and its unique role in the  Allen...

Members of the Allen Library Endowment Fund (ALEF) Board of Managers gathered to kick off 2023 and experience some fun team-building exercises as a prelude to planning their annual fall fundraiser for the Library. Pictured are (top row left to right): President Jeanie...

The Allen Library Endowment Fund (ALEF) is the grateful recipient of a donation presented by Allen Mayor Ken Fulk. At the December 13 meeting of the Allen City Council, the Mayor presented a $9,400 contribution. The check represents proceeds from the “State of Allen”...

The Board of Directors of the Allen Library Endowment Fund (ALEF) would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Friends of the Library for its generous $500 contribution to this year’s fundraising efforts. This year’s annual October fundraiser was its...

The Fall 2022 Annual Fall Fundraiser by the Allen Library Endowment Fund (ALEF) raised a record $16,801 at its October 15 event. ALEF President Eileen Tollett called it “our most successful fundraiser ever” and thanked the dozens of attendees for their support. For...