View a recording of our April 4 First Friday with Friends at this link. Thank you to Ray Walling and Eric Norris for providing information on this topic of interest to all Kansans.
Advocacy Resources for Library Friends, Trustees, Foundation Boards, and all Library Lovers:
- IMLS information, find your Member, and many other useful links. Start here!
- KS One Pager 2025 – IMLS funding and the power of libraries by the numbers
- Advocacy Story Template from ALA
- 5Calls – phone app for easily contacting House, Senate, and local reps
You are invited to join FoKL and connect with a community of hands-on library advocates from across the state. Your FoKL membership helps you:
- Increase your impact with access to Challenge Grants of up to $500 matching funds for special library projects.
- Shine a light on your successes through our annual Outstanding Individual and Group awards.
- Gain expert advice with guidance from our experienced board.
- Stay connected by engaging with fellow library advocates through FoKL’s newsletter and interactive “First Friday with Friends” events on Zoom, where successful programs and innovative ideas are shared.
Your dues also support start-up grants to help establish new Friends groups. Memberships are available to Friends groups, Libraries, Foundations, and individuals. Download a membership form here.