Next week ( Oct. 20-26) marks National Friends of Libraries Week 2024. This annual celebration is coordinated through United for Libraries, the library Friends and trustees arm of the national American Library Association.
United for Libraries summarizes the purpose of National Friends of Libraries Week as follows:
“This celebration offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends. Use the time to creatively promote your group in the community, to raise awareness, and to promote membership. This is also an excellent opportunity for your library and Board of Trustees to recognize the Friends for their help and support of the library.”…