Celebrating National Friends of the Libraries Week, October 18-24, 2026

Wright State University’s Friends of the Libraries play an important role in strengthening the University Libraries and supporting the students, faculty, staff, and community members who rely on them. National Friends of the Libraries Week is the third week of October, and Wright State celebrates the dedicated members whose generosity and involvement help enhance library resources, support student success, and create opportunities for learning and connection.

The Wright State University Friends of the Libraries were established in 1978 and are a group of Wright State faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and community members who are committed to supporting the unique needs of 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 MS Teams.
• In April, they host an annual meeting and luncheon. The annual luncheon features relevant and engaging speakers.
• 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 24. If you’re not already a member, or if you have been meaning to renew your membership, why not take advantage of these 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!