Learn more about sites across the country designated in honor of our literary heritage.
Books for Babies is a national literacy program for newborns and their parents.
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
provides resources, services, and networking opportunities for Friends, Trustees, and Foundations across the country to increase and enhance their efforts on behalf of libraries of all types.
News and Notes
FOLUSA Has Moved!
FOLUSA has moved offices in downtown Philadelphia. Please make note of our new address below. Our phone, fax, and email addresses remain the same.
Even More Great Ideas!
The first edition of this breakthrough book was a huge success, so FOLUSA (Friends of Libraries U.S.A.) has collected 101+ more terrific ideas and best practices to help you and your team connect with your community with Even More Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends. Special pre-publication savings through 9/1/08! Read More
FOLUSA and Paula Poundstone Form National Partnership
Emmy-award winning comedian Paula Poundstone has been named national spokesperson for Friends of Libraries U.S.A. The "Wait, Wait…Don't Tell Me!" panelist, mother of three, and author of There's Nothing in This Book That I Meant to Say will lend her name, voice, and humor to help Friends groups around the country promote themselves and their libraries. Read More
Babies Love Books!
In honor of the publication of its first book, Once Upon a Holiday the Moon Fell Out of the Sky, Nordstrom has donated $10,000 to support FOLUSA's Books for Babies program. In conjunction, FOLUSA has launched Babies Love Books, a website just for parents and caregivers that explores the world of reading to babies and toddlers. Click here to learn about 20 Books for Babies matching grants for $500 each to be awarded in 2008 to Friends groups, libraries, woman's clubs, and other nonprofit organizations.
Book Lover's Calendars are Back!
FOLUSA members can once again purchase the Book Lover's Calendar at rock bottom prices to resell or give away. Details in the Friends Zone.
