Celebrating National Friends of the Libraries Week, October 19-25, 2025

The American Library Association has promoted National Friends of the Libraries Week during the third week of October as a time to recognize the dedication of Friends groups across the nation since 2005.

The Wright State University Friends of the Libraries were established in 1978 and is a group of Wright State faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and community members who are committed to supporting the unique needs of the Wright State University and its patrons.

Friends of the Libraries memberships support the mission of the WSU Libraries to provide quality research services, materials, and library spaces for students, faculty, staff, and the Miami Valley community, in many ways:

• The Friends support library staff grants for research projects, new equipment and technology, staff development, and other special projects.
• In collaboration with the Wright State University Retirees’ Association and the Wright State Alumni Association, they host a book club discussion on select evenings at 5:30 p.m. via WebEx.
• In April they host an annual meeting and luncheon. The April 2025 annual luncheon featured Wright State alumna and award-winning BBQ pitmaster, Erica Blaire Roby who shared, From the Stacks to the Smoke: How Libraries Ignite BBQ Success. Our 2026 luncheon featuring Emily Morgan, Wright State alumna and recipient of the 2025 College of Health, Education and Human Services Outstanding Alumni Award, will be held on April 15, 2026 – watch the University Libraries website and social media platforms for details late February or early March.
• Twice per year they award $500 scholarships to library student assistants in recognition of their outstanding job performance and contributions to the work of the Libraries.
• Annually in April, the Friends of the Libraries honor the Senior undergraduate “Top Scholars” selected by the Dean’s Office in each college and the Lake Campus.
• And more……

In celebration of National Friends of the Libraries Week, this week only the Friends are offering $10.00 off all membership levels – discount expires October 25. If you’re not already a member, or if you have been meaning to renew your membership, why not take advantage of this savings and join or renew today. We can’t think of any better way to celebrate National Friends of the Libraries Week than welcoming you to our membership!