A group of dedicated & enthusiastic community members who come together to raise money to support the library's programs & services
Through fundraising events such as the annual plant sale, bake sales, ongoing book sale, and raffles, the Friends of the Kingston Community Library support library programs and projects such as:
the children’s Summer Reading Program
special events programming
event food
museum visits
purchase of supplies for the library cafe
maintenance of library gardens
Winter holiday decorating
The Friends also host the Annual Jack O’Lantern Jaunt on the KCL wooded trail.
2025 Friends Schedule of Events
January 21: Annual Meeting, Business Meeting; 4pm
February 18: Business Meeting, 4pm
March 11: Town Elections, Friends Bake Sale at Swasey Gym
March 17: Business Meeting, 4pm
April 21: Business Meeting, 4pm
May 17: Plant Sale, 9 – 1pm; Spring Raffle Drawing 12 Noon May 20: Business Meeting, 4pm
June 16: Business Meeting, 4pm
July 21: No Meeting, Summer Break
Aug 18: Business Meeting, 4pm
September 15: Business Meeting, 4pm
October 20: Business Meeting, 4pm
October: TBD, Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt, 5:30 to 7:30pm November 17: Business Meeting, 4pm
December 19: Holiday Raffle Drawing, 10 am; No Business Meeting
*Events are open to the public and held at KCL unless otherwise noted.
The lovely Kingston Community gardens are maintained by our library Friends. Concerned that our gardens not only look pretty but also support a healthy ecosystem, we have introduced a mix of native plants, shrubs and trees to help support pollinators and other wild life. The library gardens have been registered as a Pollinator Pathway Garden and a Monarch Waystation.
Community Gardens
Book Sale
The Friends of the Library run a book sale out of the Kingston Community Library. Proceeds support library programs and activities.
We gratefully accept gently used books, CD, DVD, video game and puzzle donations for our ongoing book sale.
The Friends cannot accept encyclopedias, old textbooks, dictionaries, cassette or VHS tapes. We also cannot accept wet, moldy, dirty or damaged books.
Inquire at the main desk for more information or to receive a receipt for your donation. (Please note that we are unable to appraise the value of your donation or provide monetary information on your receipt.)
Thank you to the community for your ongoing support!
Museum Pass Program
Get reimbursed for your cultural experiences! The Friends of the Kingston Community Library are pleased to cover part of the ticket price for Kingston Community Library Cardholders (any resident of Kingston or Newton is eligible to receive a library card) for any museum or zoo. Amusement parks, theme parks, parks, or national parks are NOT covered. Purchase admission tickets at the regular price at the time of the visit:
Fill out the reimbursement form
Include a copy of the ticket receipt
Bring form and receipt to the library.
A reimbursement check will be mailed to the library patron within 2 weeks.
Reimbursement is limited to 50% of the ticket price up to a maximum of $20.00 per family group visit.
Learn about us
We invite you to join Friends to help make a difference in our community. Your membership dues support the library. You may also help by volunteer to help with our fundraising efforts. Curious? Attend one of our monthly meetings to hear more about our activities.
Friends meet on the third Monday of most months at 4PM.
Individual dues are $10 a year, family dues are $25. Membership benefits include $10 worth of “Friends Bucks” to purchase items from our book sale. Members of Friends also receive a 10% discount on purchases at our plant sale.