The call for program and poster proposals for the 2026 ALA Annual Conference (to be held June 25-29 in Chicago), will be open through Sept. 22. Join us for top-quality education and best practices; featured thought leaders; and special programming for library…
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United for Libraries and Penguin Random House announce recipients of grants to U.S. rural and small libraries
51 Friends of Library groups will receive funds to support priority projects for their libraries APRIL 8, 2025 | Penguin Random House and United for Libraries announced today, during National Library Week, the 51 recipients of a new grant program serving…
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…
Level up your Friends group at ‘Shaping the Future for your Friends of the Library’
The virtual retreat from United for Libraries will feature presentations to help strengthen and grow Friends groups of all sizes There’s no debate: Friends groups make a lasting difference for their libraries. However, it’s realistic for many Friends of the…
Applications open for Penguin Random House and United for Libraries 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; applications close Feb. 18 Last year during National Friends of Libraries Week, United for Libraries and Penguin Random House…
2024 National Friends of Libraries Week Award winners announced
The 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week took place Oct. 20-26, 2024. Friends groups across the U.S. participated online and in their communities, from social media campaigns to in-person celebrations and events. Two Friends groups were chosen as winners of United…
Free training on Grant Writing Basics for Small/Rural Libraries and Friends Groups Jan. 15 at 2pm ET
On Wed., Jan. 15 from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, United for Libraries will host a free training session on Grant Writing Basics for Small/Rural Libraries and/or Friends Groups. Friends of the Library can secure funding for the library by applying for…
Join United for Libraries’ Member Virtual Roundtable Thurs., Dec. 12 at 7:30pm ET
Network, discuss hot topics, learn tips, and get advice from fellow Friends, Foundations, Trustees, and library advocates What are virtual roundtable discussions? Who is eligible to participate? Personal members of United for Libraries are invited to participate in discussion groups–statewide…
Meet the 2024 winners of the United for Libraries Awards for Innovation sponsored by Baker & Taylor
Two Friends of the Library groups and one Foundation were awarded $1,000 each The United for Libraries Awards for Innovation sponsored by Baker & Taylor recognize Friends groups and library Foundations for outstanding efforts to support their library. Each year,…