It is truly a fun event and you'll come away realizing how accessible our state representatives really are. There are other seasoned advocates present so you can feel comfortable and use the experience to learn more about the role. Federal Legislative Day will take place in Washington, DC on May 1. The American Library Association has sent out an appeal to all Friends for support in their appeal for 500 million for LSTA in the next budget. ALA knows the power and influence of Friends' with their legislators and are asking especially for Friends' help.
Details appear on the following pages.
PCBL takes seriously its mission to equip and encourage local Friends groups for their advocacy roles at every level local, state and national. In our continuing effort to train and encourage advocates, PCBL is joining with Commonwealth Libraries to offer this Institute. Details can be found on subsequent pages. Do take advantage of this year's exciting training opportunity. The First PCBL Friends Institute PCBL is delighted to be working with Commonwealth Libraries to present the first of what we hope to be an annual educational event for Friends.