Author: Betty Heverly

National Friends of Libraries Week is October 21-25 – Join or Donate Now!

Friends of Evelyn Meador Library Board of Directors

Click here to join! Print the membership form located at the end of the newsletter and mail it in. We will keep you informed on the latest events.

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NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK – National Friends of Libraries Week promotes groups who support libraries across the country. Focusing on the third week in October each year, the observance provides the opportunity for groups to increase awareness about membership opportunities, their goals, projects and more. Library friends groups help support local libraries in a variety of ways. As a volunteer organization, their programs raise money for library needs. They also help keep the public informed through displays, engage youth and teens, and so much more. The week celebrates the contributions of friends groups across the nation. Their dedication to their local libraries leaves a lasting and positive impact on their libraries and their communities. In fact, some libraries were established through the efforts of friends groups. Not only do friends groups support local libraries, but they also contribute to growing academic and scientific libraries.

HOW CAN I OBSERVE NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK? Take this opportunity to visit Evelyn Meador Library in Seabrook and volunteer. While visiting the library, learn more about the programs offered through our Friends group. Support the Friends group by donating or becoming a member. Consider hosting an event. Thank your Evelyn Meador Friends group and help promote their membership, too! Give them a shout out on social media by using #FriendsOfLibrariesWeek.