Friends of the Library, Kingwood

Bookstore Volunteers Needed

FOLK's Used Bookstore is in need of a weekly volunteer for the Thursday, 2 pm to 4 pm shift and for substitute volunteers. If you, or someone you know are interested in volunteering in FOLK's Used Bookstore located at the Kingwood Library, complete the Volunteer Form under the bookstore tab on FOLK's website: www.kingwoodfolk.org. Training is held on an as need to basis.

Its a Family Affair

It's a family affair with siblings Olivia, age 5, Nathan, age 3, and Bethany, age 6 months enjoying books in FOLK's Used Bookstore.

Become One of The 15%'ers

The Friends of the Library Kingwood (FOLK) group continues to provide major support to purchase books and downloadable digital media for the Kingwood Library.

The Friends Group is a non-profit organization that raises money to provide support that enhances the overall quality of the library through sales of donated used books and magazines at a nominal cost in their bookstore just off the lobby of the new library. Additionally, FOLK sells used books that have a higher resale value on Amazon.com. Funds are also raised through the FOLK Fund Raising Campaign and through annual membership sales. FOLK members now receive a 15% discount on purchases in the bookstore. Family memberships are $20 for the year April 1 through March 31, 2013.

FOLK has provided more than $115,000 in support to the library this past year in the form of book purchases, specialty furnishings in children’s & young adult areas, downloadable digital media (audio & e-books), video games and equipment, DVD’s, art & craft supplies, continuing education, and children’s, young adult & adult program support.

You can find out more about membership, as well as submit your membership form by clicking on the Membership tab in the top menu.

2012 Membership Newsletter

Our 2012 FOLK Newsletter is now on the site. Its full of news such as our new and improved membership discount benefit (see the 15%er article), news on the bookstore, staff changes in the Library, and digital readers and Apps. Click here to download and read your hard copy.

Kinder Morgan Foundation Donation

The Kinder Morgan Foundation recently donated $5,000 to the Friends of the Library-Kingwood (FOLK) to purchase downloadable digital media children’s books, targeting the pre-school/kindergarten through fifth grade ages. Specifically, FOLK will purchase a combination of audio and eBook formats of classics, award winners, fiction and picture books for the juvenile book collection.

“We are proud to be a member of your community and we believe in providing assistance whenever possible to organizations in your area,” said Kinder Morgan Foundation’s Maureen A. Bulkley, who presented the check.

Christi Whittington, Kingwood Branch Librarian and Mike Saperstein, Harris County Multimedia Selection Librarian are already busy ordering and selecting books.