Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library groups are organized at most Kitsap Regional Library locations. Through fundraising events such as book sales, Friends groups raise money for items not in the library's budget. Joining a Friends of the Library group is a wonderful way to support your Library location. Looking for a way to get involved? If so, your Friends group needs you!
You can help us by:
- Donating your skills and time to help strengthen your Library location.
- Serving as a volunteer at special Library events.
- Promoting the resources our Library brings to the community.
- Volunteering at Friends of the Library book sales, which raise funds for equipment, materials and other library projects.
Projects sponsored by Friends of the Library include:
- Children's reading awards
- Entertaining and educational programs
- Library equipment and fixtures
- Grounds beautification
- Concert series
How do I join?
Most Friends groups ask that members pay nominal annual dues and volunteer limited amounts of time to fundraising projects, community events and meeting attendance.
If you are interested in joining a local Friends group, you are encouraged to attend a meeting or your local library.
The Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that supports the library through regular book sales. Book sales are held downstairs on the first Thursday (1 to 4 p.m.), second Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and fourth Tuesday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) of each month. Sales feature a wide variety of donated books and gently used library books.
Profits contribute to Summer Learning, library programming and the maintenance and improvement of the building and gardens.
The Kingston Friends of the Library meet at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month (except August and December). Annual membership dues are $15 for individuals, $25 for families, $50 for supporting, $100 for sustaining and business and $500 for patrons. For more information, please email kingstonfol@hotmail.com.
Book Sales are twice yearly in July and December or onsite at the Friends Kiosk in the Village Green Community Center lobby. Online book sales can be found at Better World Books and Thrift Books.
The Friends of Manchester Library meets regularly once a month on the fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. The library building operating expenses are paid entirely by this community group. The volunteers in this group raise funds with a Father's Day salmon bake, annual plant sale and revenue from meeting room rentals and the in-library book sale. Donations also help pay expenses. The Friends group welcomes new members.
Port Orchard Friends of the Library support the library by contributing to services and raising funds for library programs, furnishings and equipment beyond the means of Kitsap Regional Library. The Friends support the Summer Learning program yearly and hold several fundraisers to reach annual fundraising goals.
All are encouraged to attend work parties and meetings. There is no cost for membership.
The Friends accept gently used books, magazines and other media materials throughout the year to be sold inside the library and at book sale events. All proceeds from book sales directly benefit the library. The Friends also accept monetary donations, which are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
The Poulsbo Friends of the Library welcomes your participation in supporting our library. We meet the first Monday of every month, except for July and August, in the downstairs community room from 10-11:30 a.m. A summer outdoor potluck is held in August.
Book sales occur throughout the year. With the proceeds from our book sales, we support library events such as Summer Learning for all ages, 3rd-grade visits to the library and technology and facility upgrades to benefit the library as a community center and resource for education and engagement.
A membership enrollment form is available below. Feel free to enjoy history in photos gathered since our inception in 1958. Please email poulsbofriends@gmail.com for further information.
The Friends of the Silverdale Library (FOSL) has supported library programs for nearly 70 years. FOSL was the first to donate money, a gift of $100,000, toward the building of a new Silverdale library and funded the playground on the south end of the Central High School campus, where the Silverdale library is located.
All proceeds from book sales go to support the library.
Quarterly meetings are held at 10:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of January, April, July and October. FOSL is always looking for new members.
The mission of the East Bremerton Friends of the Library is to provide support by raising funds for library programs, furnishings and equipment. The Friends accept gently used books and other media materials throughout the year to be sold at our kiosk inside the library and at one of our three large annual book sales held at the Library. All proceeds from book sales directly benefit the Library.
The Friends also accept monetary donations, which are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (except July and August). Membership is free and new members are always welcome.
