National and State Associations
National and State Associations Links
- Friends and Foundations of California Libraries Calendar and program ideas for library support groups in California and nationwide. Graphics available for download, links to many library- and book-related sites, message board for discussion of common concerns, and extensive program suggestions for Library Lovers' Month.
- FOLUSA: Friends of Libraries U.S.A. National organization supporting library Friends groups. Fact sheets on a variety of topics, also membership-building, fund-raising, program, and advocacy ideas from public, academic, and school library Friends. News of programs, awards, and resources for Friends of libraries.
- Friends of Maine Libraries Newsletter, conference information, tips for starting a Friends group, award winners, how to join.
- Massachusetts Friends of Libraries Purpose and goals, news and events, and membership information.
- Washington Library Friends & Trustees Association Information concerning the organization and its activities and programs. The Washington Friends of the Library Handbook is available for download as a PDF file.
- Citizens for Maryland Libraries Purpose and bylaws, news, statewide library issues, and listing of Maryland Friends groups.
- Friends of Michigan Libraries News of Friends groups around the state, tips on organization and management, newsletter reprints, and the current newsletter on-line.
- Friends of Indiana Libraries (FOIL) Membership, calendar of used book sales, program ideas, and Wordstruck, a tour of children's authors and illustrators.
- Friends of Wisconsin Libraries Membership information, schedule of events and conferences.
- Friends of Connecticut Libraries Membership information, activities, publications, and events. Calendar of book sales and directory of member groups. Publications and order information.
- Ohio Friends of the Library History, purpose, benefits, and how to join.
- Friends of Mississippi Libraries Contact and membership information, awards, Literary Landmarks, fact sheets, listing of chapters.
- Friends of Canadian Libraries Includes information about the association, conference programs, awards, idea exchange, and their newsletter, both the current issue and archives. Question and Answer list covers legal, financial, and organizational matters.
- Friends of Kansas Libraries Startup grants for local Friends groups, sample constitution and bylaws, successful fundraisers, online membership application
- Friends of Libraries Australia National non-profit volunteer organization supporting Friends of Library groups throughout Australia. Site includes mission and goals, resources available, upcoming meetings, contact information.
- Arizona Library Friends Membership information and links to local Friends groups.
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