CHESTERTOWN — The Friends of the Kent County Public Library describe themselves as a group of people who “donate hearts, hands and more to the library we love.”
This week, the Friends demonstrated the “and more” when they presented KCPL with a check for $10,000 in unrestricted funds to contribute to the library’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
Since 1973, the Friends have supported KCPL with gifts of materials, technology, educational programs and budgetary support.
Their unwavering support and generosity have enabled the library to offer special events, to enhance and update book and audiovisual collections, and to offer staff development opportunities — among other things.
“Kent County Public Library is grateful beyond measure for the steadfast support of such amazing Friends!” a news release states.
New members are always welcome.
An annual Friends of the Library membership is $10 for individuals, $20 for families and $50 to receive a tote bag. An individual lifetime membership is $250. Business memberships also are available for $500.
The group also welcomes volunteers to assist with accepting book donations and with running book sales; to serve on the board of the Friends of the Library; to support membership drives; and to plan social and special events.
Membership forms are available at all three KCPL locations — in Chestertown, Rock Hall and Galena.
For more information, see friendsofthekcpl.org.
