Library Development staff are available to provide consulting services on best practices for Friends of the Library groups by email or telephone.
2025 Statewide Friends of the Library Training
Successful Friends Groups:
- Listen to the librarian about library needs
- Know the library’s goals
- Know the library’s budget plan
- Are ready to adjust in an emergency
- Talk to the librarian and board of trustees about fundraising plans
- Expend 80% of funds raised annually on the library with 20% for administrative expenses
- Have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with library administration
Resources
Key Steps to Start a Friends Group
Template for Friends Officers Description
For more information, contact:
- Janine Miller
- Librarian, Library Development
- [email protected] or (501) 682-5291