Friends Info for KFPL Staff
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Frequently Asked Questions Why do we need a Friends group?
Don' t my taxes already support public library services? * Kingston City Council and the Frontenac
Management Board use municipal taxes to provide core public library services -- books, computers, buildings and salaries * KFPL augments core funding with revenues from room rentals, library fines, photocopier and printer charges, and volunteer-run booksales * Friends raise funds to enhance services, materials and equipment not provided by public funding to make the Library more comfortable and cheerful: decorations, plants, extra furniture and display cases * Friends promote the Library in the community by publicizing Library activities, funding extra programs for children and providing additional sources of revenue through booksales and promotional merchandise .
Where has Friends' money been spent?
* storytellers, singers and actors to perform at children's library programs
* indoor plants to brighten branches and improve air quality * coin-operated self-serve printer at the Central branch * armchairs, cushions and comfortable furniture for reading areas * extra book carts * extensive refurbishing of walls in Central Branch's Wilson Room after years of water damage * plants and tools for outdoor flower beds * decorations for children's areas * display cases at Isabel Turner and Central branches * shelving for Special Collections Room at Central branch * furnishings for the Teen Space at Isabel Turner .
What can I do to support the Friends?
* become an FOL Booksale Volunteer at the
Central or Isabel Turner Branch
* purchase a Friends membership each year
* buy Friends merchandise for yourself and as gifts * volunteer your time to sit on the Friends Executive * shop at the Library's sales: Friends Booksales at Central and Isabel Turner, and the NeverEnding Booksales at Calvin Park, Pittsburgh, Hartington and Sydenham * attend the Friends AGM in June and make your voice heard * make a donation to the Friends * take out a membership for a friend, relative or your business * tell friends, family, coworkers and neighbours how often you use the services KFPL provides * remind others that Library membership is free to residents, taxpayers and students in the Kingston-Frontenac area * tell people that DVDs, videos, books on tape, children's programs and internet access are available free at every branch * Let your municipal representative know that you use the Library and that you're concerned that it continue to enjoy generous funding by the City of Kingston and the Frontenac Management Board .
How do I renew my Friends membership?
1 You will receive a reminder by mail before your membership expires.
2 Complete the form and enclose it and your payment in the envelope provided. 4 Mail the sealed envelope to the Friends or hand it in at any library branch. 5 You will receive your new membership card and a charitable tax receipt by mail. .
Which Novel Idea items can I purchase with my 15% discount card?
* in general, you will receive a discount on regularly-priced books.
* if you have any questions about the discount, please contact Novel Idea Books at 546-9799 .
to ask a question, please write to:
Friends of KFPL
c/o Kingston Frontenac Public Library 130 Johnson Street Kingston ON - K7L 1X8 .
or email to:
(613) 549-8888 x 1234
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