The Friends of the Canton Public Library
The Friends of the Canton Public Library is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1964 and incorporated in 1979. The goals of the Friends are:
- To build a membership of citizens who support the library
- To encourage the use of library services
- To spotlight the value of the library in the life of our community
- To expand the resources of the library through fundraising
As a result of Friends’ fundraising and volunteer efforts in the past, the library has been able to purchase collection items, programs, equipment, and services not provided through its operating budget. Some recent examples:
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, compact discs, computer software, Wii games, and puppets
- Admission passes to over 20 Connecticut and Massachusetts museums and cultural sites
- Information databases, such as Ancestry.com, Learning Express Library, and the Historical Hartford Courant
- Children’s programs (storytellers, magic shows, science demonstrations, singers, craft workshops, etc.)
- Adult programs (author visits; winter music concerts; programs on food, gardening, and personal organization; the annual crossword puzzle tournament; etc.)
- Public performance copyright license to show movies
- Equipment (a compact disc/DVD buffer, printers, a fax machine, etc.)
- Library information brochure for patrons
- New library cards (including a key ring card option)
- The Library/Friends table at Sam Collins Day
We invite you to become a Friend of the Canton Public Library! Whether you’re willing to support us with your time, your talents, or your money, please join us. Membership categories are:
$10 Individual Membership
$25 Family Membership
$50 or More Supporting Membership
$100 Business
To join the Friends, please fill out and return a membership form to the library, or mail to:
FCPL, Inc.
Post Office Box 136
Canton, CT 06019
Membership forms can be picked up at the library, or you may click here to download a form.
Meetings
The Friends meet on the third Tuesday of most months at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room. Please join us. Our meeting dates during 2012 are:
January 17
February 21
March 20
April 17
May 15
June - Annual Meeting; date to be announced
July - No Meeting
August - No Meeting
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18 (subject to cancellation)
Book Sale
The Friends' annual book sale is held on the Saturday and Sunday following Labor Day every year. In 2012, our dates will be September 8 and 9. Volunteers for pre-sale sorting, pricing, set-up, and assistance on the sales days are needed! Can you lend a hand?
Please join the Friends of the Canton Public Library
and help us to continue a tradition of service to the community
started nearly 50 years ago!
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