Friends of the Library

A community member hosts a “free with donation” yoga class at our library, and attendees are encouraged to make a donation each class.

Is it required or advised that the Friends group (ours is a separate non-profit) have their own insurance?

[This question about Friends of the Library and $$$ is from a municipal public library]

I have always been under the impression that it is illegal for public libraries to fundraise on their own, aside from 2 book sales per year.

There seems to be a trend for libraries that have Friends groups to hold fundraisers, donations, and membership drives at the library.

Are incorporated "Friends", who do not receive over $50 thousand, do not have paid staff, and are only able to provide the funds to the library, required to register [with the New Yo

There are so many ways the relationship between a library and their Friends can get "complicated."

Is it legal for a Friends of the Library group to hold their funds and not to use those funds to support the library's mission?