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…
National Library Legislative Day: December 12 Interest Deadline
Join other library advocates from across the country and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill on February 25-26. After a preliminary briefing day to learn the essential skills of advocacy in Congress and network with colleagues, National Library Legislative…
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…
First Amendment Rights Unite Friends and Stakeholders for Everyday Practice
Presented by United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation. This webinar is free for members of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), personal members of United for Libraries, and those in MA, MD, MI, MN, ND, NE, OR,…
America’s 250th Anniversary: Libraries and Local Stories
by Megan Cusick, ALA PPA Civic Engagement FellowAs we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, libraries across the country are shining a spotlight on local stories, history, challenges and aspirations that reflect the authentic experiences of our diverse communities…
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…
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,…
Last chance: Register for Sept. 27 ‘Library Policy Retreat for Boards: Intellectual Freedom & Artificial Intelligence’
This three-hour Trustee retreat from United for Libraries is designed for board members and directors to attend individually, or as a group assembled in a library meeting room. United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat for library Boards/Trustees and those who…