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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. Our goals 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, and
  • 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 many collection items, programs, equipment, and services not provided through its operating budget. Some recent examples have included:

  • Books, audiobooks, DVDs, compact discs, computer software, and puppets
  • The Overdrive downloadable audiobooks/e-books collection
  • Admission passes to Connecticut museums and cultural sites
  • Information databases (Learning Express Library and Historical Hartford Courant)
  • Children’s programs (storytellers, magic shows, science demos, singers, craft workshops, etc.)
  • Adult programs (author visits; 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)
  • Library information brochure for patrons
  • New library cards (including a key ring card option)
  • Library/Friends table at Sam Collins Day

We want and need you to become a Friend! Whether you’re willing to support us with you time, your talents, or your money, please join us. Membership categories are:

$10 Individual Membership
$25 Family Membership
$50 Supporting Membership

To join the Friends, please fill out and return a membership form to the library, or mail to:

FCPL, Inc.
PO 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 2010 are:

  • January 19
  • February 16
  • March 16
  • April 20
  • May 18
  • June – Our annual potluck dinner and annual meeting. Date to be announced
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 16
  • December 21 – Sometimes not held due to proximity to the holidays.  Please call the library.

Book Sale

The Friends annual book sale is held on the Saturday and Sunday following Labor Day every year. In 2010, our book sale dates will be September 11 and 12. Volunteers for pre-sale sorting, pricing, and set-up, and then for assistance on the sales days, are always needed! Can you lend a hand?

Newsletter

Friends receive newsletters throughout the year to keep them up-to-date on library information and programs, and on Friends activities.

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!  

 

Canton Public Library * 40 Dyer Avenue * Canton, CT 06019 * 860-693-5800 * Fax 860-693-5804
Email the Webmaster: web@cantonpubliclibrary.org