Established in 1982, Friends of Kansas Libraries (FoKL) is a tax-deductible, non-profit organization governed by a board of officers and trustees from all regions of Kansas. Membership includes individuals, libraries, Friends organizations, and businesses who are interested in promoting and supporting libraries in their communites and state-wide.

The FoKL mission statement: To encourage and support new and existing local Friends groups, to facilitate the exchange of useful information among organizations of Friends, and to advocate for excellent library services.

The FoKL Board Officers and Trustees
• assist with the development of new and existing Friends organizations
• provide start-up kits for any group considering formation of a Friends organization
• provide start-up grants to new Friends needing assistance
• provide grants to Friends groups for library programs and support of group projects
• provide an exhibit at the annual Kansas Library Conference
• provide opportunites to learn and grow through workshops at the annual Kansas Library conference and other forums
• publish a newsletter, FoKL Point, at least three times a year
• are effective library advocates for improving library funding

FoKL’s annual Membership Meeting is held during Tri-Conference.
All FoKL members are encouraged to attend and share in FoKL’s future.

The FOKL Website is located at www.fokl.net

Information on How to Start a Friends Group is available on the FOKL website.

To Contact FOKL:

Tina Stropes
Phone: 620-663-5441 ext. 118
E-mail: tstropes@gmail.com
Hutchinson Public Library
901 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501