Learn more about sites across the country designated in honor of our literary heritage.
Books for Babies is a national literacy program for newborns and their parents.
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
provides resources, services, and networking opportunities for Friends, Trustees, and Foundations across the country to increase and enhance their efforts on behalf of libraries of all types.
News and Notes
National Friends of Libraries Week
Check out pictures and stories from the third annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, October 19-25, 2008. Read more.
FOLUSA/ALTA Gala Author Tea
Join FOLUSA as we welcome bestselling authors Jane Hamilton (pictured left), Sandra Dallas, John Shors, Shana Abé, and Simon Van Booy for this popular event during the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting. Tea will be served and a book signing will follow the event. Tickets are $35 in advance ($30 for FOLUSA members) and $45 onsite. Sponsored by ReferenceUSA.
FOLUSA and Paula Poundstone Form National Partnership
Emmy-award winning comedian Paula Poundstone has been named national spokesperson for Friends of Libraries U.S.A. The "Wait, Wait…Don't Tell Me!" panelist, mother of three, and author of There's Nothing in This Book That I Meant to Say will lend her name, voice, and humor to help Friends groups around the country promote themselves and their libraries. Read More
Babies Love Books!
In honor of the publication of its first book, Once Upon a Holiday the Moon Fell Out of the Sky, Nordstrom has donated $10,000 to support FOLUSA's Books for Babies program. In conjunction, FOLUSA has launched Babies Love Books, a website just for parents and caregivers that explores the world of reading to babies and toddlers. Click here to learn about 20 Books for Babies matching grants for $500 each to be awarded in 2008 to Friends groups, libraries, woman's clubs, and other nonprofit organizations.
Even More Great Ideas!
The first edition of this breakthrough book was a huge success, so FOLUSA (Friends of Libraries U.S.A.) has collected 101+ more terrific ideas and best practices to help you and your team connect with your community with Even More Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends. Read More
