From the American Library Association

Friends of the Library groups and libraries across the country will be celebrating the 11th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 16-22, 2016. Friends groups, library trustees and library staff can access a variety of online resources to help them celebrate. Materials available include promotional ideas, editable publicity materials, camera-ready bookmarks, ideas from past celebrations and much more.

In conjunction with National Friends of Libraries Week, two awards of $250 will be given to Friends of the Library groups for activities held during the celebration. Learn more and apply. Entries are due by Dec. 2, 2016.