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United for Libraries to host free webinar July 25: ‘Celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week’

Posted on July 11, 2017 | 10:47 am

Two groups win United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards

Posted on July 11, 2017 | 10:45 am

Sarah Jessica Parker announces first pick for ALA’s Book Club Central

Posted on June 24, 2017 | 4:44 pm

Scott Turow and Kate White among authors at United for Libraries’ mystery panel at ALA Annual

Posted on June 20, 2017 | 9:01 am

United for Libraries to host ‘Board Development for Library Trustees, Friends Groups, and Foundations’ at ALA Annual Conference

Posted on June 13, 2017 | 6:21 am

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