Hi Debra: In addition to the wonderful FOML resources, you may also wish to consider these resources on the Library of Michigan website: Friends of the Library Part I - Incorporation<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_18689-74076--,00.html> And Friends of the Library Part II - Fundraising<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_18689-77237--,00.html> I would also take a look at United for Libraries' Friends group page <http://www.ala.org/united/friends> United for Libraries is a division of ALA devoted to Trustees. Their Friends groups page has some good resources such as "Libraries Need Friends: Starting a Friends Group or Revitalizing the One You Have<http://www.ala.org/united/sites/ala.org.united/files/content/friends/libraries-need-friends.pdf> (PDF, 100 kb) by Sally Gardner Reed, Executive Director, United for Libraries, is a free toolkit geared mostly toward public library Friends groups, but with good tips on membership and outreach for Friends groups of any type." There are portions of the page you may need to login to in order to access the materials. The Library of Michigan buys a membership to United For Libraries for all Michigan Libraries and Trustees/Friends. The account information is: Username = michigan Password = greatlake1837 As always, please don't hesitate to contact us here at the Library of Michigan if we can offer any assistance for your Friends Group or anything else! Sincerely Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.