The Friends of the Kalkaska County Library is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers and is open to anyone interested in supporting the library.

The Friends meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except December) at 4:30pm. at the library. Contact person: Ellen Vonalt, President of the Friends of the Kalkaska County Library (231-587-1134).

Books for Babies Program: The Friends of the Kalkaska County Library sponsor a special program that promotes reading via K.A.I.R.'s Baby Pantry.  This program gives clients of the Baby Pantry a lovely complimentary book bag that contains a board book, child development and parenting information, and information about library, its services and children's programs. 

The Friends have a small ongoing booksale in the lower level of the Library, priced as follows:.
Hardcover:$2.00 / Paperback: 50 cents / Magazines: 10 cents.

Friends Goals:

Promote the library and enrich the resources and activities of the library

Sponsor literary, cultural and educational programs

Conduct fundraising events

Enhance and extend library services

Coordinate volunteer efforts