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.

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

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Thanks!

Clare

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

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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.

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.

For more information about applying, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth@ala.org.