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Library Friends and Trustees Institute on Saturday, March 15, 2025
Co-sponsored by Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) and the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) this event is an opportunity for Library Friends Groups and Library Board Members to learn and engage together.
The workshop will be presented coveniently and entirely online on Saturday, March 15. In addition, for an even greater educational opportunity, all sessions will be recorded and available for extended viewing through June 15!
Topics include:
- Your Library Subject to the Right-to-Know Law & Sunshine Act
- New PA Department of State Reporting Requirements
- Library Statute & Regulations
- Easy Advocacy for Your Library
- How to Tell Your Library Story
- Keystone Grants for Facilities Program
- How to Position Your Library as a Charity of Choice
- Protecting Funds from Fraud
- Efficient Meetings
Both individual and group registration is available, with discounted registration for PaLA and PCBL members.*
*PaLA members be sure to log-in when registering. PCBL members, contact PCBL for a promo code.
Learn more and register at this link: 2025 Virtual Institute for Friends & Trustees – Pennsylvania Library Association