Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Strengthening Friends Groups to Meet Today’s Library Challenges

ILA Noon Network in grey and royal blue. To the left is a grey computer icon with a capital letter "N" on the monitor.

About This Event

Discover strategies to build, sustain, and strengthen Friends groups to keep them strong and nimble as they adapt to the needs and challenges of present-day libraries.

This presentation will explore why Friends organizations matter today more than ever, and how they can continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of libraries and their communities.

Key topics include:

  • Current issues facing libraries.
  • The vital role of Friends in supporting libraries.
  • Strategies to keep Friends groups thriving and energized.
  • Ideas for groups facing challenges or stagnation.
  • Advocacy to help libraries maintain healthy collections and staff. 

All ILA Noon Network webinars are free. Registration for all live webinars is limited to Illinois libraries. Recordings of webinars will be available to ILA personal and institutional members in the Noon Network Archive 1-3 days after the live event. 

If you have an idea for a future webinar or would like to present please email ILA Communications and Engagement Manager Tamara Jenkins at tjenkins@ila.org.

Details

PDH Available
No
Use L2 for Registration
No
Event Type(s)
Webinar
Audience(s)
Public Libraries
Library Directors
System Staff
Sponsor
Illinois Library Association
Topic(s)
Advocacy
Funding & Fundraising
Marketing & Public Relations
Outreach
Contact Hours
1.00 hour