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The 13th Annual Meeting
The Friends of Kentucky’s Thirteenth Annual Meeting was a resounding success!  It was a beautiful day at a fantastic location, marked by considerable enthusiasm and impressive attendance.  What more could the Friends of Kentucky Libraries (FOKL) ask for?

A heartfelt thank you to the Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort for graciously hosting the event, and to their Friends group for providing a delightful breakfast, refreshments, and delicious homemade cookies!  Additionally, the catering service for this occasion was exceptional.  Our guest speaker, Jean Ruark, Director of the Paul Sawyier Public Library, delivered an outstanding and informative presentation, followed by an engaging question-and-answer session.

For those who miss the presentation titled “World of Books (WOB) Your Way to Funds,” a video will be available on the website.  Simon Boes, Treasurer of FOKL and Friends Book Cellar Manager in Lexington, did an exemplary job compiling essential information to assist Kentucky Friends groups, regardless of size, in their initiatives.

Keep an eye on your email for more details regarding this event from FOKL in our upcoming Newsletter.  Which will be sent out soon.

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The Friends of Kentucky Libraries is a nonprofit organization made up of individuals and local Friends chapters and local boards of trustees who support and celebrate Kentucky’s libraries.

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