2010 LOGO CONTEST

The Friends of the Kent County Library are hosting a logo design contest.

• Design a new, original logo for us. Have fun and be creative!
• The winner will receive a $200 prize.
• Send it in by midnight on February 15, 2009.
• Include your name, postal address, phone number, and email address, if applicable.
• Digital copies: include your name in the title of your logo file.
• Because of the specs below, we encourage a design that’s visible from a distance (i.e., with little or no lettering) and, if digital, scalable.
• Send your digital entry to kentcountyfriends@gmail.com or your hard copy to THE FRIENDS OF THE KENT COUNTY LIBRARY, Kent County Library, 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.

LOGISTICS The logo will appear on a Maryland license plate and needs to meet MVA’s criteria:

• Maximum size: 3 inches in height and 3 inches in width.
• Maximum number of colors: 4.
• Digital artwork must use Pantone Matching System (PMS), not RGB or CMYK.

ABOUT THE FRIENDS The Friends of the Kent County Library is a nonprofit organization that serves and promotes the Kent County (MD) Library by encouraging literacy and providing enriching cultural programs. http://kentfriends.wordpress.com/

NOTE Your donated logo will become the property of the Friends, who will be deeply grateful for your contribution and may alter and display the logo as they wish.

Save the Date: 2010 Used Book Sales

WHAT: SPRING USED BOOK SALE COMING IN APRIL
WHERE: 408 High Street, Chestertown, Maryland 21620
WHEN: SEE DATES BELOW
WHY: Fundraiser for the Friends of the Kent County Library

THE FRIENDS OF THE KENT COUNTY LIBRARY HOST USED BOOK SALE

You’ll find hundreds of gently used DVDs, games, books, and more at the Friends of the Kent County Library’s Used Book Sale.

Enjoy the exclusive Members Preview Night Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:30-7:30. Join at the door for $10. The sale is open to the public as follows:

Friday, April 23, 10-6
Saturday, April 24, 10-4
Sunday, April 25, 10-4
Monday, April 26, 10-6
Tuesday, April 27, 10-6

Our fall used book sale will take place October 7 – 12, 2010, in conjunction with the Chestertown Book Festival.

All books very reasonably priced. For more information about the sale, call (410) 778-3636.

Volunteers are needed to help sort books into categories before the book sale. They also are needed for the days of the book sale. To volunteer, contact Chrsitina Showalter at (410) 810-1487.

November 2009 Sale Announced

WHAT: USED BOOK SALE

WHERE: 408 High Street, Chestertown, Maryland 21620

WHEN: SEE DATES BELOW

WHY: Fundraiser for the Friends of the Kent County Library

THE FRIENDS OF THE KENT COUNTY LIBRARY HOST USED BOOK SALE

Looking for some great books to get you through the winter? You will find hundreds of gently used hardcover and paperback books at the Friends of the Kent County Library’s Used Book Sale. This is an excellent win-win situation for readers as well as the library: 100% of the sale’s profits go directly back to the library. The used book sale is in conjunction with the Chestertown Book Festival.

Enjoy the exclusive Members Preview Night Thursday, November 12, 5:30-7:30. Join at the door for $10 (single), $20 (family), or $50 (free book bag or T-shirt).

The sale is open to the public as follows:

Friday, November 13, 10-6

Saturday, November 14, 10-4

Sunday, November 15, 10-4

Monday, November 16, 10-6

Tuesday November 17 10-6

All books very reasonably priced. For more information about the sale, call (410) 778-3636.

Volunteers are needed to help sort books into categories in advance of the book sale. They also are needed for the days of the book sale. To volunteer, contact Chrsitina Showalter at (410) 810-1487.

Donate those books!

The Friends are calling on local residents to donate gently used books and AV materials in preparation for the upcoming book sale. Instead of letting your unneeded items take up space and collect dust in your home, drop them off at the Chestertown branch of the Kent County Library, located at 408 High Street.

Books are reviewed and sorted, some added to the collection and the majority sold at the Friends book sales. Proceeds for the sale of these items support Library projects in all three branches.

Sale announced

The renovations are all but wrapped up at the Chestertown branch, which means that book donations to the Friends are  now being accepted. We also have just announced our upcoming book sale. Visit here for details. Looking forward to seeing you there.

2009 Membership Drive Continues

February is “Library Lover’s Month,” and it’s a great time to show your love for the local library by joining or renewing your membership with the Friends of the Library. Your support can help continue the legacy of library excellence in Kent County. Annual membership dues cost $10.00 for a single membership, and $20.00 for a family. If you donate $50.00, you will receive a free book bag or t-shirt.
As a member of the Friends, you will enjoy a Members Preview Night to kick off each of our book sales, an invite to  the annual cocktail party, and the option of taking on a rewarding volunteer opportunity. The yearly membership period runs January through December. The Friends is a 501(c)3 non profit organization, and contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. 
Last year the Friends raised and donated $20,000 to benefit the library and enhance its programs! Help make 2009 another great year for the Kent County Public Library. Stop by the circulation desk of any Kent County branch to pick up an application and join today, or call (410) 778-3636 for more information.

HAPPY, BIRTHDAY FRIENDS!

2008 marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Friends of the Kent County Library.

WHAT’S NEW–THIS SITE AND TRAVEL BOOKS…

Greetings and welcome to the friends! Let us know if you have any comments or questions about this site by clicking the GET INVOLVED link and leaving a comment. There’s news on the book front, too: the fact is planning a trip using the Internet is more time consuming and less reliable than picking up a well-researched, handy collection of tourist tips that you can find in a traditional travel guidebook. So before you take off for your next excursion, stop by the Kent County Library to check out the large, brand spanking new, up-to-date collection of travel books.