Stephanie Pasha (Mass.) and Becky Keane (Ill.) will be publicly recognized for their contributions to libraries at ALA Annual 2026 in June The ALA Trustee Citation, awarded by United for Libraries, recognizes public library Trustees for distinguished service to library…
United for Libraries Announces 2026 Board Election Results and Appointments
Newly elected and appointed board members will begin their terms following the 2026 ALA Annual Conference United for Libraries is excited to welcome seven (7) new and five (5) returning board members. Newly elected and appointed board members will begin…
It’s Right to Read Day—Let’s Take Action Against Book Bans
#RightToReadDay, observed April 20, 2026 during National Library Week, is a time to celebrate our wins and take action against book bans. The freedom to read is still being challenged: From January 2025 through March 2026, more than 100 pro-censorship bills were introduced in state…
Friends, Foundations, and Trustees: Submit a proposal for United for Libraries Virtual 2026
United for Libraries is seeking educational programming for library Friends, Foundations and Trustees to premiere at United for Libraries Virtual 2026 United for Libraries Virtual is an interactive three-day virtual event featuring expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees,…
PLA 2026 Sessions for Library Trustees, Friends, and Advocates
The Public Library Association Conference (PLA 2026) takes place April 1–3 in Minneapolis, bringing together thousands of public library professionals and advocates for three days of learning and collaboration. While PLA is known for its professional development opportunities for library…
Mini-Golf at the Library: How One Winter Idea Became a Catalyst for Community and Innovation
United Past President Skip Dye describes how a mini-golf fundraiser grew into a model for community engagement and collaboration between Friends and Foundation. When the Geauga County Library Foundation launched Mini-Golf at the Library in September 2009, the goal was…
1 Week Left: Nominate a library champion for the Trustee Citation by March 6
The selected honoree will be recognized at ALA Annual 2026 in Chicago. About 60,000 Americans serve on library boards across the country. Each year, the prestigious ALA Trustee Citation, distributed by United for Libraries, recognizes one Trustee among them for…
United for Libraries mourns the loss of longtime Board member Brenda Langstraat Bui
A message from United Past-President and Board member Skip Dye United for Libraries mourns the loss of Brenda Langstraat Bui, who passed on January 31, 2026. Brenda was first appointed to a 3-year term as Foundation at Large in 2020 and re-elected…
2025 National Friends of Libraries Week Award winners: Friends of the Moorhead Library and Friends of the Perry, Iowa Public Library
Each group will receive $250 from United for Libraries in honor of their celebrations during the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, held Oct. 19-25, 2025. Friends of the Moorhead (Minn.) Public Library For National Friends of Libraries Week 2025, Friends of…
Applications closing soon: Apply for $500-$1,000 for your Friends of the Library
The funds will help small and rural libraries with priority projects; applications close Wed., Jan. 21 United for Libraries and Penguin Random House will award grants of $500 and $1,000 (totaling $25,000) to support libraries in need. These grant funds…