As a private, non-profit organization, the library receives no regular government subsidies and is largely financed by private donations and bequests, and membership fees.
Memberships are available at different rates for individuals, students, families, and children.
Apply for the membership that best suits you. The American Library's web site first went on line in 1995. Part of the refurbishment project, in the winter of '99, was to re-design the ALP web site in order to better serve the community. This site was designed and created by Natacha Garance Design.