Our Roots Are Showing!
Friends has always been–and continues to be–a grassroots organization. That fact was made clearer than ever in the organization’s July 2013-June 2014 Annual Report. More than 9,282 hours of time (and sweat!) were contributed by our teams of used book sorters and sales organizers, by our board and committee members, and by our Shoebox Library and preschool literacy volunteers.
As the annual report notes, a “grassroots” organization such as Friends can only be successful through the extraordinary efforts of ordinary people. Fortunately for the citizens of Knox County, a great many (extra)ordinary people are committed to supporting the significant role that our library system plays in the health and prosperity of our community.
For a look at the complete Friends annual report, click here.
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2 Clicks + $5 = "Chip In" Success
Have you heard? KCPL's Summer Library Club is bigger and better than ever this year, with more participants, more fun activities and events, and great rewards for readers.
Supported by a grant from Friends and caring community businesses which have donated prize coupons for the rewards packages, the Summer Library Club focuses on making summer reading both fun and effective.
If you've already contributed to the success of the Summer Library Club by chipping in a donation, thank you! If not, please consider chipping in by August 31 to show your support for this awesome program!
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New, Friend-ly
Connections
Friends is now using social media to expand our reach and advocacy efforts on behalf of the library. As this year’s annual report shows, we’ve made 729 new connections through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linked In.
KNOXFRIENDS.ORG saw 16,890 visits over the last 12 months, and our email lists were built up to 2,028!
In time, the increase in Friends visibility through major social media sites will lead to the organization's gaining new members–and that’s no small thing. After all, member dues provided 35% of our annual operating budget for fiscal year 2013-2014.
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Summer Reading Both Fun and Easy
The Summer Library Club is a fun way for children to maintain and improve their reading skills through the summer break. This program rewards kids of all ages for reading (or being read to) during the summer.
Children and teen books are always just a few clicks away, whether you’re curled up on the sofa or at the beach. KCPL’s Axis 360 provides 24/7 online access to a collection of downloadable children and teen ebooks. While visiting the library’s web site, teens can also learn about special programs and interest groups at Teen Central. And, don’t forget Zinio for the latest online magazines.
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