2025 National Friends of Libraries Week

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National Friends of Libraries Week October 19-25, 2025
National Friends of Libraries Week October 19-25, 2025
Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 19-25, 2025, during the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week!

Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 19-25, 2025

Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! United for Libraries will coordinate the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 19-25, 2025. The celebration offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends. Use the time to creatively promote your group in the community, to raise awareness, and to promote membership. This is also an excellent opportunity for your library and Board of Trustees to recognize the Friends for their help and support of the library.

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