Founded in 2015, Friends of Kent Free Library is a volunteer organization that supports library services, collections, and programs.
Get Involved
To join, complete a Membership Form and return it to the library with payment. Payments may be cash or check payable to Friends of Kent Free Library. Find Friends of Kent Free Library on Facebook to stay current on volunteer activities and news.
Book Sales
The Fall Book Sale will be October 16 - 19 in the Library's Lower Level.
Shop over 25,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, Puzzles, and More!
Sale Dates and Hours:
THU, OCT 16 from 5 – 8 PM
Members-only preview. Memberships available at the door or in advance:
Individual: $5
Household: $10
Student/Senior: $3
FRI, OCT 17 from 10 AM – 4 PM
SAT, OCT 18 from 10 AM – 4 PM
Scanners allowed.
SUN, OCT 19 from 1:30 – 4:30 PM
$8 bag of books (bags provided), AV items 50% off.
Pricing
Adult Hardbacks: $1 (Recent/like new: $2–$4)
Adult Trade Paperbacks: $1
Adult Small Paperbacks: 50¢
Old Books: $1 or as marked
Young Adult Books: 50¢ (some hardbacks priced higher)
Children’s Books: 50¢
Magazines & Sheet Music: 25¢
Audio Books on CD: $1
CDs, DVDs, & Vinyl: $1 or priced as marked
Puzzles & Games: $2 or priced as marked
Sunday Bag Sale: $8
Monthly Meetings
Friends of Kent Free Library meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 PM in the Bumphrey Room in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Meetings are open to the public and subject to change.
Volunteer Opportunities - Book Sorting
Volunteers sort books most Tuesdays from 1 - 3 PM. Volunteers must be current Friends members. Volunteers receive a coupon to exchange for a free book for each shift worked. For more information, email friendsofkfl@gmail.com.
Donate Books and Other Materials
Donors may drop off acceptable materials in the collection bin inside the parking lot entrance. Large donations, more than one bag or box at a time, may be arranged by contacting the Library Director, Stacey Richardson, at stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org.
Learn more about the library’s Library Material Donation Policy below.
Donations will not be accepted October 1 - October 31 and December 15 - January 31.
Board of Directors
A seven-member Board of Directors governs 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 and enhance the programs and services the library offers to the community.
Current Board:
Damen Rae, President
Barb Bakos, Vice President
Jan Rader, Secretary
Jan Long, Treasurer
Members at Large:
Derna Bish
Terri Duesing
Pat Harper
See the Friends of Kent Free Library By-Laws below for more information.