Friends Group/Foundation Grants & Awards

United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks

The United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Applicants must be first-time attendees, and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $1000, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration.

United for Libraries Awards for Innovation sponsored by Baker & Taylor

Given annually to recognize Friends groups and library Foundations for outstanding efforts to support their library.

National Friends of Libraries Week Awards

Friends groups are recognized each year for outstanding efforts to promote and celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week in October. Applications are due in December. Winners receive a small financial award and certificate.