Ask a LibrarianFriends of the Library Foundation of Kanawha County, Inc.
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Love the Library? Love to read? Join the Friends of The Library Foundation of Kanawha County, Inc. Sign up today!
The Library Foundation is a separate, non-profit organization which exists in support of the Kanawha County Public Library system.
Although funding for KCPL comes mostly through local and state tax revenues, the cost of resources and services can no longer be met only through these sources. The library also depends on generous donors who believe the library is essential to the quality of life in our community and that it deserves additional support.
We appreciate the consistent support received from public and private sources, and look forward to serving the Kanawha Valley for many years to come.
The Friends is a committee of The Library Foundation of Kanawha County, Inc., and is chaired by a Foundation board member.
The purpose of the Friends group is to support the library's vision and mission through: advocacy; assisting with special events, including volunteerism, fund raising and public relations; offering assistance and support to each library in the system.
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Advocacy
- Works with the Kanawha County Public Library and Foundation Boards to develop and carry out a coordinated advocacy program for the KCPL system
Branches
- Communicates and works with the Advisory Boards and/or Friends groups at each of the nine branch libraries
Communications
- Establishes and maintains regular communication with all Friends members and works with library staff on external communications regarding Friends
Fund Raising
- Raises money to fund the grass roots efforts of the Friends of the Library Foundation
Membership
- Oversees recruitment of new members and plans Friends membership events
Volunteers
- Plans and manages the volunteer efforts of the Friends (at the Street Fair, West Virginia Book Festival, Book Sale, etc.)
Fill out and mail in the Membership form.
Friends receive great benefits!
- Advance notice of library events
- Discounts on Foundation-sponsored merchandise
- At The Library newsletter
- Members of the Golden Circle of Friends will periodically be listed in the At the Library newsletter.
The Friends of the Library Foundation is another great way to support your local public library. With many ambitious goals ahead of us, your involvement and support are needed more than ever!
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