Foundation Steps Up to Help Library During Budget Reductions
Due to budget cuts in Nashville, the Kingston Public Library was facing a $4000 loss in revenue earmarked to purchase new books for its patrons. The Foundation, who currently uses used book sale monies to purchase children's books, has agreed to assist the Library by picking up the state lease agreement - the purchase of ten new books per month at a projected annual cost of $1600.00. "I personally want to thank the Foundation for their help, " said Library Director Steve Jacks." They have always come through when we needed them."
Foundation Book Sale Underway at KPL
Looking for a good used book? Stop by the Kingston Public Library and browse through the Foundation's Book Trailer for hundreds fo books to chose from, and the price is right. Hardback books are a $1 each, trade paper books $1 each, and paperbacks $.50 each or five for $2. The Foundation accepts book donations for its sale. Proceeds from the book sale go toward purchasing children's books for the Library.
New Website Underway.....
The Library Foundation of Kingston is developing a new web site, check it out and see what's happening.
Link to Foundation website: http://www.kingstonlibraryfoundation.org
Spotlight on the Arts
The Library Foundation of Kingston, Tennessee announced Thursday, September 25 their plans to develop a new and exciting event for Kingston. Known as the Spotlight on the Arts event will not only feature artist from our immeidate community, but those throughout East Tennessee. Mr. B.J. Gillum of the Roane County Writer's Group came to the Foundation with this idea a month ago and on Thursday night Foundation members voted to go ahead with the program. Mr. Gillum announced that he has already spoken with Dr. Bill Bass of Body Farm fame and Dr. Bass has agreed to be at the program.
As more information about Sportlight on the Arts becomes avalable we will post it here on our site. The Foundation will also be updating patrons and readers as information is made available.
For more information about the Foundation contact President Roger Caldwell at brackett7@bellsouth.net. |