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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.
We are…
– a network of library supporters from across the state sharing ideas and news
– a source of assistance for creating or revitalizing your local Friends of the Library Chapter
– a unified voice to advocate for your library and all Kentucky Libraries
A Note from FoKL President, Wayne Onkst
We have a great Friends of Kentucky Libraries Board that I’ve enjoyed working with. But our by-laws require that we rotate off the board after 2 terms. We have several board members that will be rotating off soon and we are looking for nominees for these positions and for officers on the board. This is a great way to support Friends across the state. I know many of you have great ideas that will help us better support our libraries. Almost all our activities are by zoom so you don’t have to travel to participate. If you have an interest – or possibly there is a member of your Friends group that you would like to nominate, we would love to talk to you. Please let me know so we can continue and build on the good work we have done!
If you have any questions or thoughts about these items, please let me know. Thanks for all your work for the Friends and our libraries.
Wayne Onkst
President, Friends of Kentucky Libraries
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Book Sale Alert!
Spring Book SaleFriends of Paul Sawyier Public LibraryRiver Room317 Wapping StreetFrankfort, KY Tues., May 2 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Friends’ Preview Day)Wed. & Thur. May 3 & 4 10:00 am – 6:00 pmFri. May 5 10:00 am – 4:00 pmSat., May 6 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Bag and Box Day) Tuesday is Friends Preview Day. Memberships will be sold at the door. Membership is $10.00 for family, $5.00 for individual, and $3.00 for…
Keep readingJanuary 2023 Friends of KY Libraries Update
Friends chapter contact: Hope you had nice holidays and your new year is off to a great start! The State Friends Board met earlier in January and we have a couple of items for your consideration. 1. Library Legislative Day is Thursday, February 9. We encourage you to contact your Library Director as they are scheduling visits with Representatives and Senators so you can join them in these visits. If you haven’t participated in these visits…
Keep readingBook Sale Alert!
Winter Book SaleFriends of Paul Sawyier Public Library317 Wapping StreetRiver RoomFrankfort, KY Tues., Jan. 31 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Friends’ Preview Day)Wed. & Thur. Feb. 1 & 2 10:00 am – 6:00 pmFri. Feb. 3 10:00 am – 4:00 pmSat., Feb. 4 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Bag and Box Day) Tuesday is Friends Preview Day. Memberships will be sold at the door. Membership is $10.00 for family, $5.00 for individual, and $3.00 for…
Keep reading2022 Annual Meeting Recap and Photos
I want to update you following our annual meeting on Oct. 29 and add a few action items. For many of you who were there, this will be a recap. Thanks much to those who attended and participated! Based on the evaluations, I think we had a very successful meeting – finally being able to meet in person after 3 years! I want to especially thank and recognize those who sponsored the program: Elaine Wilson,…
Keep readingBook Sale Alert!
Summer Book SaleFriends of Paul Sawyier Public Library319 Wapping StreetRiver RoomFrankfort, KY Tues., Aug. 2 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Friends’ Preview Day)Wed. & Thur., Aug 3 & 4 10:00 am – 6:00 pmFri. Aug. 5 10:00 am – 4:00 pmSat., Aug. 6 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Bag and Box Day) Tuesday is Friends Preview Day. Memberships will be sold at the door. Membership is $10.00 for family, $5.00 for individual, and $3.00 for…
Keep readingWe realize that the last 2 years have been tough on Friends groups across the state – like so many other volunteer groups. In order to resume your activities or strengthen your ability to support your library – there may be some type of financial support you could use. The Friends Board has voted to provide 10 grants of $500 to Friends chapters this fall to help get back on track. We’re working on the application forms and will get them to you soon. In the meantime, be thinking of how you might use this small grant to build your Friends in your community.
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