Massachusetts Friends of Libraries

– Provide leadership on issues of regional, state and national concern to libraries.
– Encourage and assist in the formation and continued growth of Friends of Libraries.
– Enhance the effectiveness of Friends of Libraries.
– Create a network for sharing information among Friends of Libraries.
– Promote awareness on library issues and advocate for state funding to libraries through the Commonwealth.
– Assist Friends of Libraries in hosting roundtable discussions on important subjects.
– Sponsor workshops for Friends of Libraries on critical issues.
– Recognize the wonderful work of Friends of Libraries across the state.

The Massachusetts Friends of Libraries encourages you to join the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ (MBLC) Friends of Libraries Discussion List. (This is different from the MFOL news email list.)

This list provides a forum for members of Friends Groups associated with Massachusetts public libraries to share ideas, ask questions and post announcements. Discussion topics can be whatever interests you – revitalization efforts, member recruitment, fundraising ideas, the possibilities are endless.

Participants agree to follow a few simple guidelines: (1) All participants are to be treated with courtesy. (2) Spam is not allowed. (3) Commercial announcements and advertisements are not permitted.

When you send an email message to the discussion group it is automatically sent to all subscribers and their messages are sent to your email. Messages are automatically archived for future searching. Please note that discussions on this list are public.