Neighborhood Volunteers for Better Libraries

Begun in March 2003, Neighborhood Volunteers for Better Libraries (NVBL) offers on-going training, with technical and organizational support, to increase the capacity and number of viable Library Branch Friends Groups.

The goals of the program are to:

• Build Friends Group membership
• Create partnerships within the community
• Promote library's education resources
• Produce programs
• Fundraise for needs specific to branch libraries, including collections and programs
• Increase circulation
• Promote cultural awareness
• Promote literacy
• Promote life long learning
• Promote job readiness
• Promote civic awareness and activities
• Increase the number of library card holders