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…
Last chance to submit program proposals for ALA Annual 2026
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…
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…
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…
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,…