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…
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…
United for Libraries’ Oct. Learning Live teaches you how to ‘Level Up Your Foundation’
Tues. Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. ET │ Foundations can be a library’s secret asset – they can educate and advocate in the community differently than the library itself. As library challenges increase, these groups are being called upon to…
Learn How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health
Library Trustees/Board Members, Friends of the Library groups, and library Foundations can be valuable partners in supporting community health in libraries. During How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health, Join Dr. Noah Lenstra of Let’s Move in…
Join us March 5 for ‘Fundraising Inc.: How to Unlock Corporate Support for Your Library’
From the local coffee shop to multinational organizations, many corporations share our passion for libraries and literacy. Library Trustees, Friends, and Foundations are ideal ambassadors to connect businesses with ways to support the library – through funds, advocacy, and promotion.…
Get ready for Library Giving Day on April 4
(opens in new tab) Library Giving Day started as an idea generated by the Seattle Public Library Foundation. #LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to…
United for Libraries to host weekly office hours Thursdays at noon Eastern
Need one-on-one assistance with your United for Libraries membership? Would you like to find out more about a specific topic related to your Board of Trustees, Friends group, or Foundation? United for Libraries is hosting weekly “office hours” for United…
Deadline extended! Applications for United for Libraries Awards sponsored by Baker & Taylor due Oct. 14
United for Libraries has extended the deadline for accepting applications for the United for Libraries Awards for Innovation sponsored by Baker & Taylor to Oct. 14. Apply now These awards recognize Friends groups and library Foundations for outstanding efforts to…