Friends of Kings County Library new officers celebrate 40th year serving local libraries

Genevieve (Gen) Reynoso of Lemoore will serve as president for the 2022-2023 year. Reynoso’s career includes 30 years as an elementary school library technician with Fresno United School District. She was a member of the California School Employees Association, Fresno Chapter 125, and served as chapter president for one year.

A member of the Friends since 2017, Reynoso values the wide range of programs, books, papers, DVDs, and other materials & services available at the seven libraries in Kings County. “I invite all communities to support the libraries with their personal involvement to help advance the literacy and living skills of adults and children throughout Kings County,” said Reynoso shortly after becoming president.

Serving as vice president is Marlene DiNicola, who has experience with Friends groups in other communities. Continuing in the third term as recording secretary is PL Briney, a resident of Kings County. Wilma Humason of Humason Investments is a founding member of the Friends and serves as treasurer.

Money raised by the Friends is used to advance the library’s collections, programs, and furnishings. The Friends raise funds through bi-annual Used Book Sales, grants from local service clubs, businesses, and donations from individuals throughout the year.

Since 1982 the community benefit nonprofit organization has helped the libraries. Its favorite area to support is the Children’s Summer Reading Program which offers six weeks of enrichment programs to encourage children to read. The program is held at Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Kettleman City, Hanford, Lemoore, and Stratford libraries. www.kingscountylibrary.org  To be involved, call 559-362-1254.