Trustee Training: Library Advocacy

Friday, Jul 10, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am Amelia N. Aldred, Deputy Director of State and Local Advocacy at the American Library Association, and Deborah Doyle, President of United for Libraries and an experienced library trustee, will guide participants through...

Welcome to Fiscal Year 2027

Summer is a busy season for library boards. From onboarding new trustees and completing required trainings to reviewing bylaws, evaluating finances, and working closely with library leadership and staff, there’s a lot to prepare for in the year ahead. To help you stay...

Reminder! Join Us for the June 20 Zoom Workshop

Join us on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn how the iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal can help public library board members excel.  Registering for a workshop requires a free account with Illinois’ Library Directory and Learning Calendar (L2) website....