Library Supporters
KCPL is grateful to be wonderfully supported by the Kent County community.
One of the best ways that you can support us is to tell your friends, family, and elected officials how valuable the library is to you! Another way is to become involved with one of the groups listed on this page.
If you are interested in supporting the library by making a donation, please visit our Donate page.
Friends of the Kent County Public Library
The Friends of the Kent County Public Library support the library with funding for materials, equipment, programs, and other needs. You can support the Friends by becoming a member, making a monetary donation, donating items for their semi-annual used book sales, or becoming a Friends' volunteer.
For more information about the Friends, including how to donate items, please visit their website or find them on Facebook.
Foundation for the Kent County Public Library, Inc.
The purpose of the Foundation for the Kent County Public Library is to support the mission of the Library. Towards that end, the Foundation's primary mission is:
To assist in ensuring the long term financial viability of the Library.
Secondary missions include helping provide funds for special projects and needs of the Library not contained in the Library's annual operating budgets.
The Foundation can be reached at:
Foundation for the Kent County Public Library, Inc.
P.O. Box 24
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
kcplfoundation@gmail.com
CURRENT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
Since its establishment in 2010, the Foundation for the Kent County Public Library (FKCPL) has raised money, built a reserve fund, and regularly provided funding to support specific requests from the Executive Director and Board of Trustees of Kent County Public Library (KCPL).
This year, FKCPL aims to raise $17,700 to support replacement of aging technology. This funding will support the purchase of 10 desktop computers to provide computer and internet access for library patrons; 3 staff workstations; and 3 staff laptops.
If you would like to support FKCPL’s 2024 annual appeal, donations can be mailed to:
Foundation for the Kent County Public Library, Inc.
P.O. Box 24
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
The Board of Trustees of Kent County Public Library
The Board of Trustees consists of seven members appointed by the Kent County Commissioners from nominees submitted by the Board of Trustees.
Meetings of the Board of Trustees are open and the public is welcome to attend. Minutes of full board meetings and board committee meetings are available on the Board of Trustees page.
The trustees can be contacted via mail sent to:
Board of Trustees of Kent County Public Library
408 High Street
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
For more information, or to contact the Board electronically, please see our Board of Trustees page.