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…
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…
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…
Apply for the 2026 United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries
Applications are open now through 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 will assist Friends of Library groups with priority…
One day only: Cyber Monday sale on Friends of the Library merch!
The holiday season is in full swing, and that means libraries, library lovers, and Friends groups are ramping up for all the seasonal programming, from toy drives to winter book sales. This year during all the festivities, you can show…
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,…
Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce 2026 Round of Grants for Friends Groups
Grants of $500 and $1,000, along with book donations and free virtual training, will be awarded to small and rural libraries across the US In celebration of the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, Penguin Random House and United…
‘Free for All’ and Friends of the Library: A Free National Friends of Libraries Week Webinar
Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week and learn more about the film, Free for All—plus, find out how to present a screening at your library (free or discounted for eligible libraries) Oct. 21 at 7pm ET Join Dawn Logsdon and…