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Friends of the Library at Kalama (FOLK)

a non-profit, charitable group formed to support the Kalama Public Library

Mission
Our mission as FOLK is to highlight the importance of the Kalama Public Library via special programs, community involvement, and outreach endeavors. We have a common interest in the library's active expansion and participation in community life.

FOLK Meetings
FOLK meets every month, on the 1st Monday at 1 pm at the Kalama Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Meet Our Officers

Chairpersons: Ruthie Tippin and Gayla Marple
Secretary: Chris Hammond
Treasurer: Bridget Pooley
Historian: Diana Godsoe
Book Sales/Little Libraries: Karen Bell

Volunteer

Each of our members finds ways to volunteer time and energy in meaningful ways to help the library staff and support connections among our library, other libraries, and our community.

FOLK Activities

FOLK Book and Basket Sales: Held in February, March,April, May, June. July, Sept., Nov., Dec. See calendar for upcoming dates. All proceeds benefit the Kalama Public Library.
Year-round programs that highlight books, reading, and libraries!
Supporting the Kalama Public Library's Reading Readiness Program:
- Storytime for Children: Stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun! Kid-sized for ages up to 5 years old, but everyone is welcome.
- Summer Reading Program: School children are given the opportunity for reading challenges, fun activities, and exploration of the library.

FOLK Outreach

Little Libraries provide books for five Little Libraries located at:

Toteff Park, 175 S. 1st St., Kalama
North County Coffee, 724 NE Frontage Rd., Kalama
Stone Forest Neighborhood Park, located in Stone Forest
Kalama Helping Hand Food Bank, 191 Cloverdale Rd., Kalama
Columbia Terrace Estates, 5400 Meeker Drive, Kalama

These small book collections are for children and adults who love reading and sharing.

Questions? Want more information? Contact FOLK at:

Contact Gayla Marple at (360) 607-8745
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