National Friends of the Library Week (October 20-26, 2024) is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on your Friends group. At our latest First Friday with Friends event, FoKL members from around the state got together to share ideas for promotions and celebrations. Watch the Zoom session recording here.

Some of the suggested activities:

  • Get the word out. United for Libraries (a section of the American Library Association) has provided samples of a city council proclamation, letter to the editor, and press release that can be edited to include your community information.
  • Promote Friends memberships with a special display or table at the Library or community event (e.g. fall festival).
  • Friends provide snacks/meal for Library staff as thanks for all they do.
  • Thank members of Friends for their participation, thank volunteers, thank those who donate books for sales, thank book sale buyers, and thank everyone else who supports the Library!
  • Host a special event. Humanities Kansas has a great list of programs.
  • Host a silent auction or other fundraising event.

For more celebration ideas plus a ton of marketing and PR resources, visit the United for Libraries web page. And click here to sign up for free downloadable social media graphics, bookmarks, flyers, and much more!