Friends of Kent Free Library
Friends of Kent Free Library support library services and programs. If you are interested in joining this volunteer group, please complete a Membership Form and return it to the library with payment. Payments may be cash or check made out to Friends of Kent Free Library.
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Book Sale
The Fall Friends Book Sale will be held:
Monthly Meetings
Friends of Kent Free Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the second floor meeting room at the library. Meeting dates for 2018 are scheduled for: September 17, October 15, November 19. Meetings are open to the public and subject to change.
Volunteer Opportunities
Book Sorting
You may volunteer at other times, but there must be 2 volunteers present at all times. If you have a buddy or 2, you can come and work at any time–you don’t have to follow the scheduled shifts. Just sign in at the Information Desk.
Book Sale
Help set up, run, and take down the Fall Book Sale! Help is needed on the following days; stop by the Information Desk to sign up or contact [email protected]
Assisting with Library Music Programs
In addition to sponsoring the library’s monthly Sunday music program, Friends help set up for and run the concerts, plus sell memberships and tote bags. Volunteers are needed on the following days:
- Sunday, October 21 at 2:00 pm: Efferus String Quartet
- Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 pm: IN2ATIVE
Donate Books
The library accepts donations of items in new or good condition according to the specifications in this policy. The library cannot guarantee that donations will be added to the circulating collection. The library’s Collection Development Policy will determine the acquisition of donated items. Items not added to the collection will be gifted to The Friends of the Kent Free Library for future book sales to raise funds for the library. Leftover book sale items may be recycled or offered to other local organizations and non-profits.
Friends of Kent Free Library Board of Directors
A seven-member Board of Directors governs the Friends of Kent Free Library. Board members are elected annually. The Friends work in collaboration with the library’s Director and Board of Trustees to support programs and services the library offers for the community.
Kristen Crabtree, President
Amanda Linday,Vice-President
Jan Rader, Secretary
Jan Long, Treasurer
Members at Large:
Van Victoria
Laura Sorrick
Eileen Kramer
Friends of Kent Free Library Constitution and Bylaws
