Hello! Attached and below is information on the United For Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant! This is a great opportunity for a member of your Friends group to experience the ALA Annual Conference, which is a wonderful development opportunity! For additional information on this opportunity, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth@ala.org<mailto:jwentworth@ala.org>. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries<http://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> follow United for Libraries on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ala_united Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 From: friends-request@lists.ala.org [mailto:friends-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Jillian Wentworth Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 4:29 PM To: statefriends@lists.ala.org; friends@lists.ala.org Subject: [friends] applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 9 United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant through Jan. 9, 2017. The United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Applicants must be first-time attendees and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $850, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration. For more information and to apply, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks>. The Thrift Books Library Program provides an easy solution for libraries and schools to earn top dollar for discarded and donated books while making a difference. Libraries receive greater fundraising paid monthly, detailed reporting, easy shipping options and worldwide online exposure with a #1 used bookseller. Your unwanted books find new homes by online resale or donation to literacy programs worldwide. For more information, visit www.thriftbooks.com<http://www.thriftbooks.com>. For more information about applying, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth@ala.org<mailto:jwentworth@ala.org>. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries<http://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> follow United for Libraries on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ala_united