Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

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Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends
Competency: Community Engagement and Fundraising
10/23/24
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library Friends Groups are the backbone of community support for libraries, contributing financially and playing a crucial role in their thriving success. In this session, delve into the essentials, explore growth strategies, and get inspired.

Learning Objectives:
  • How friend groups support their library
  • How to form a Friends Group (or revitalize an existing group)
  • How to grow your Friends Group
  • Explore fun ideas for building community and fundraising.
Presenter:

Diana Silveira is a librarian and President of Novare Library Services, where she works with libraries to develop, implement, and utilize technology effectively. Previously, she was employed by the Tampa Bay Library Consortium and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. She has an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BS in psychology from Catawba College. She is the author of the book Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow.

Location: Online via Zoom