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Friends of the Kingston Library

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FoKL works hard to improve the library, including its facilities, collections, & programming. Newsletter: friendsofkingstonlibrary.org/

We are proud members of Friends of Libraries Section of the NY Library Association & Kingston Uptown Business Assoc. Kingston Library provides great resources for research, learning, and enjoyment for local residents, but the library can get only so far on tax money. That's where Friends of the Kingston Library comes into play. Through various volunteer and fundraising efforts, Friends of the Kingston Library works hard to improve every aspect of the library, including the facilities, the collection, and the programs offered. Process your membership: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/friendsofkingstonlibrarymembership
(Make sure you complete the Membership Form application! (This was also on the Membership page of the Kingston Library website.) or process a donation: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/friendsofkingstonlibrarysupport
Please "like" and "follow" us here! Annual Friendship Levels:
Champion: $200
Advocate: $100
Patron: $50
Dual/Family: $40
Individual: $30
Senior/Student: $20

Want to partner on an activity or become a sponosr? email us: [email protected] ATTN: Sponsorship

11/01/2026

A SPECIAL thank you to all the volunteers and Kingston Library staff who supported our effort at the Kingston Uptown Business Association Halloween event! Did you stop by and get candy or a book from our Mobile Little Free Library? Please share YOUR pictures.
It was a great time, !
100% Volunteer-Driven!

10/27/2026

The Friends are so proud to be part of the Kingston Uptown Business Association annual Trick or Treat event.
Please come swing by the Kingston Library for candy and check out our mobile Little Free Library.
We can't wait to see your costumes!

10/16/2026

Sharing from the Kingston Uptown Business Association! 👻🎃

Grab your costumes and plan your Halloween Day with fun filled jaunts throughout Uptown Kingston🎃 Get your passports at Kingston Social NY or Dietz Stadium Diner and then follow the map to all the fun sprinkled throughout uptown Kingston👻👽🕷

10/13/2026

It's the second Tuesday of the month- the monthly Friends of Kingston Library meeting!
💥TONIGHT: 10/13 at the Kingston Library or via Zoom! 6-7pm.
👉Zoom info:
https://www.kingstonlibrary.org/support/friends-of-the-kingston-library/
Thanks for being a Friend! Thanks for sharing our info!

100% volunteer-driven to support our Kingston Library and community.

10/11/2026

Rats! Mother Nature rained the Kingston Guards Vintage Base Ball Club game out today-
But STAY TUNED! We’ll keep you up to date on this local game that’ll also fundraise for our Kingston Library!
But hey, a rainy Sunday is a wonderful time to curl up with a good read. 😉

⚾ ONE LAST GAME IN 2026! ⚾

The Kingston Guards and Rip Van Winkle Vintage Base Ball Club will meet for the final game of the 2026 season this Sunday, October 11 at Herzog Field.

First pitch is at noon, and this is your last chance to catch vintage base ball in Kingston until next spring. Whether you’ve followed the clubs all season or have been meaning to see what 1864 base ball is all about, come spend one more Sunday afternoon at the field with us.

We’ll also be collecting donations throughout the game for our friends at the Kingston Library. We’re excited to partner with the library on local baseball history projects throughout the winter and into the 2027 season.

Come out for one last afternoon of vintage base ball and help us close out a great 2026 season.

⚾ Kingston Guards vs. Rip Van Winkle Vintage Base Ball Club
📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ Noon
📍 Herzog Field

10/07/2026

Friends, we hope you will join us to support Kingston Library and enjoy some vintage baseball this Sunday!

09/16/2026

Congratulations !

The Kingston Library 2027 operating tax levy was approved by a vote of 162 yes to 36 no.

Three candidates ran for three seats (each for a 3 three-year term) for the Kingston Library Board of Trustees.

The three trustees elected to three year terms beginning October 1, 2026 are:
- Joseph Braby 167 Votes
- Ursula Inghem 168 Votes
- Frances Vigna 163 Votes

No other candidates ran for election.

All three newly elected trustees will be sworn in and seated for terms beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.

Congratulations to our newly elected trustees and thank you to City of Kingston voters for their continuing support!

09/14/2026

TOMORROW:
Spread the word,
The Kingston Library Trustee Election and Tax Levy Vote
Tuesday, September 15- all day at the temporary location, 61 Crown St., Kingston, NY. from 10am-8pm.
To be decided: Shall a tax appropriation of $1,305,016.00 to support the operation of the Kingston Library be approved?

In addition, three (3) Trustees shall be elected for three-year terms. The candidates are Joseph Braby, Ursula M. Inghem, and Frances Vigna.

Thanks for supporting your community library!

Address

55 Franklin Street
Kingston, NY
12401

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18453317981

Website

http://www.kingstonlibrary.org/friends/

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