10/19/2026
It's time to celebrate Library Friends groups! Thanks for all you do to support your libraries.
Public Libraries couldn’t do what they do without help from our Friends!
Friends of Libraries raise funds to support children’s programming, provide new furniture, contribute to new and emerging technology, and help support staff training. But Friends contribute more than money. They highlight public libraries as the cornerstone of the community, providing opportunities for all to enjoy lifelong learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to present. Friends understand the critical importance of well-funded libraries and advocate to ensure public libraries have the resources they need to serve all ages, including access to print and electronic materials, expert research assistance, readers’ advisory, and children’s services.
October 18-24, 2026, is the 21st annual National Friends of Libraries Week, and it’s the perfect opportunity to give Friends a big shout-out for all they do to make a positive impact every day.
The NYS Library invites everyone to celebrate their local libraries and Friends! Find out how on our blog: https://nyslibrary.libguides.com/blogs/system/celebrate-national-friends-of-libraries-week
