Hello Friends, The next FOML Workshop will be held this Fall with the theme "Best Practices: Key Steps to Improving Your Service as a Library Friend” and it's coming up on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at the Delta Township District Library! Topics will include: "Friends of All Ages: Engaging with Youth Through Programming" with Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator, Library of Michigan "Are You Organized – or Not? Key Organizational Principles for Successful Friends Groups" with Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan "All Pumped Up: Strategies for Fiends’ Public Relations& Possible Fundraising, Too” with Trenton Smiley, Marketing & Communications Director and Scott Duimstra, Executive Director, Capital Area District Libraries Groups These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups and spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration is now open! Register online at: http://foml.org/events/friends-of-michigan-libraries-fall-2018-workshop/ Would you like to also attend the Trustee Alliance workshop (with special guest speaker Josie Parker) on Friday, October 5th? You can register online at: http://foml.org/events/foml-trustee-alliance-fall-workshop/ Remember, 2018 FOML members receive a discount. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop! Allison Arnold, President Friends of Michigan Libraries