United for Libraries (UNITED)
United for Libraries at ALA Annual 2025
Preview our ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition author events and programs, including the United for Libraries President’s Program.
Ask the Experts: Library Boards & Trustees
April 2025 Learning Live
Shaping the Future for Your Friends of the Library - A Retreat for Friends Groups
United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat to help Friends of the Library ensure a bright future. Sessions will cover recruitment, succession planning, board development, advocacy, and membership.
Board Meetings (login required)
Personal members of United for Libraries are welcome to attend in-person and/or virtual meetings of the United for Libraries Board. ALA Annual Conference The United for Libraries Board typically meets on Sunday, 8:00-10:00 am Eastern, during the ALA Annual Conference. Meeting date, time, and location will be posted here when confirmed. Visitors are invited to sit in chairs provided along the perimeter of the room and observe the board meeting. If the board goes into executive session, visitors will be asked to leave. Virtual Meetings The United for Libraries Board hold virtual meets three...
People, Place, and Platform—An Opportunity-Driven Approach to Legislative Advocacy
March 2025 Learning Live
Empowering Your Friends Group to Become Advocacy Rockstars
February 2025 Learning Live
Accessibility and Public Libraries Under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act: What Trustees Need to Know
The presentation is focused on the responsibilities of Trustees in ensuring that their libraries are truly welcoming to all of their communities - now and into the future.
Start Planning Now (YES NOW!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign
January 2025 Learning Live
Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce New Grant Program
Penguin Random House and United for Libraries today announced a new grant program serving rural and small libraries across the country. The initiative will serve rural and small libraries in need across the country through grant funds, education, and in...
United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries
The initiative will serve rural and small libraries in need nationwide through grant funds, education, and in-depth training. Applications will be open from Jan. 15-Feb. 18, 2025.
United for Libraries Member Virtual Roundtables
United for Libraries personal members are invited to join virtual roundtable discussion groups.
United for Libraries Member Virtual Roundtables
United for Libraries personal members are invited to join virtual roundtable discussion groups.
Telling Stories That Inspire Engagement
December 2024 Learning Live: Hone your storytelling skills.
Banned Books 101: What Library Boards & Trustees Need to Know
A free “lunch and learn” presented by United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation.
Innovative and Profitable Friends of the Library Book Sales
November 2024 Learning Live: Learn tips and best practices for both small and large Friends groups.
Building Effective Library Director & Board Relationships
October 2024 Learning Live: A strong director-board relationship is essential to the success of the library.
Grant Writing for Library Friends & Foundations
September 2024 Learning Live: Learn how to “speak libraries” and customize applications for specific audiences and funders.