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,…
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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…
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of National Friends of Libraries Week
In its 20th anniversary year, National Friends of Libraries Week ran from Sun., Oct. 19 to Sat., Oct. 25. This year saw waves of online engagement and acknowledgement of Friends groups from libraries and organizations across the country. And as always,…
Save 20% on National Friends of Libraries Week merch thru Sept. 28
It’s officially Autumn, and libraries (and library lovers) everywhere have a lot to look forward to–from Banned Books Week (Oct. 5-11) to TeenTober. United for Libraries is currently ramping up for the 20th anniversary of National Friends of Libraries Week,…
Registration now open for 2025 United for Libraries Virtual, July 29-31
Learn about free registration, early bird rates, and more Registration is now open for 2025 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations, the sixth annual virtual learning experience for library Trustees/board members, Friends, Foundations, advocates, and those who…
Submit a program for United for Libraries Virtual by April 21
Speakers of accepted programs will receive free registration for themselves plus a free registration to give away United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, Foundations returns for its sixth run July 29-31. This interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers…
Registration open for ALA 2025 LibLearnX
Save with early registration rates through Dec. 6 Join peers and colleagues of the library world at the 2025 ALA LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, January 24-27, 2025 in beautiful Phoenix, AZ! Participate in collaborative and top-quality education where you will…
United for Libraries ticketed author events at ALA Annual
Enjoy refreshments, hear from authors, and pick up free, signed copies during these popular ticketed author events at ALA Annual United for Libraries will present two ticketed author events at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego June 27 –…
United for Libraries author panels at ALA Annual
Preview the season’s hottest titles, hear from authors, and pick up free, signed copies United for Libraries will present four author panels at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego June 27 – July 2. Each panel is…
Connie Chung to headline United for Libraries President’s Program at ALA Annual 2024
The renowned journalist will discuss her forthcoming book Connie: A Memoir Each year at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, United for Libraries presents a President’s Program featuring a special guest speaker. This year, the Conference takes place in San…