[PL-Directors] Virtual Retreat for Friends: Shaping the Future for Your Friends of the Library

[HANNING Darci * SLO]

Greetings directors! Please share the following with your Friends group as you like:

Registration is now open for the virtual (online) retreat for Friends: Shaping the Future for Your Friends of the Library, happening on Saturday, March 22, 9:00a - 12:00p PT. Registration is free to Friends and public library directors (be sure to select OR from the State/Province dropdown menu).

Description:
Friends groups make a lasting difference for their libraries. Learn how to ensure your library Friends have a bright future and strategic direction in the areas of recruitment, succession planning, board development, advocacy, and membership. Find out how resources from United for Libraries can help as you grow and strengthen your Friends group. Scalable ideas will be shared for libraries and communities of all sizes. The program will include panel presentations, activities, and idea sharing.

The presentations and panel discussion will be recorded and available on-demand. This virtual retreat is designed for a standalone Friends group to assemble in a single location and view on a single screen, however, options are available for individual and hybrid participation. For more information and to register, please visit: https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pag9SR6HHjax79HR7/form


Topics:

  *   Part 1 - All Ages Welcome: Recruiting Friends (presentation and breakout activity)
  *   Part 2 - The Changing Role of Friends Groups: Friends & Advocacy (panel discussion)
  *   Part 3 - Breakout - Planning next steps for Advocacy and Friends
  *   Part 4 -Short presentations on recruitment, succession planning, board development, advocacy, and/or membership.

Featured speakers

  *   Deborah Doyle, Chair, Sonoma County (Calif.) Library Commission, 2024-2026 President United for Libraries
  *   Madeline Jarvis, Director, Two Harbors (Minn.) Library, United for Libraries Board Member
  *   Kathy Kosinski, Member Services and Outreach Manager, Califa Group, United for Libraries Board Member
  *   Amelia Aldred, Deputy Director, State and Local Advocacy American Library Association Public Policy and Advocacy Office

If you have any questions, please contact United for Libraries:
Phone: 312-280-2161
Toll Free: 800-545-2433, ext. 2161
Email: united at ala.org


Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>

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