Kansas Book Festival
You are invited to join us at the 14th annual Kansas Book Festival on September 20 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Washburn University in Topeka.
It’s going to be a great day with author talks, music performances, food trucks, children’s activities, and exhibitor tents with publishers from around the region.
Stop by FoKL’s booth to say hello to our friendly board members! We’ll have information about the importance of Friends groups and library advocacy in our Kansas communities, and free Libraries YES! license plates for everyone who stops by while supplies last. Join or renew your FoKL membership at the festival and receive a nice book bag, or purchase one for $15.
The Kansas Book Festival is free and open to all ages. For more information, visit the Festival website at: www.kansasbookfestival.com.
Mark your calendars for National Friends of the Library Week – October 19–25, 2025 – and join a celebration that both honors our hardworking Friends volunteers and provides an opportunity to encourage new members to join.
United for Libraries, a division of ALA, provides a wealth of ideas and downloadable materials that will help your group plan activities for this special week – all for free!
Click this link to get started and explore the many resources from United for Libraries, including webinars, sample news releases, social media campaigns, Friends Week graphics, fresh fundraising ideas, and more. It’s as easy as filling in a simple sign-up form.
Watch the recording of FoKL’s September First Friday with Friends event – Friend Raising: Celebrating National Friends of the Library Week.