Friends of the Library

Who are the Friends of the Library? The Friends is an organization of individuals, families, and businesses that support the Library through membership, volunteerism and donations. Members promote awareness of the wide variety of services offered by the Library. The Friends also provide financial support to the Library, from membership dues, book sales, gift shop sales and other fundraisers.

The Friends fund a wide variety of Library projects and services including:
 
- CHPL's Summer Reading Program
- Museum Pass Program
- Book Clubs To Go
- Public Art, “Sunday Morning” and "Totem" sculptures on the Library’s front lawn
- A public-access fax machine in the Reference Department
- Authors and speakers for Library-sponsored programs
- The annual movie license for the Library’s film events
- Various building, furniture and landscaping maintenance

Benefits of Becoming a Friend: As a member of the Friends of the Library, you’ll be paid back in a thousand ways every year – with children’s smiles, the sincere appreciation from CHPL’s hardworking staff, and the satisfaction of knowing you contribute to the culture and heritage of one of your town’s most important institutions.

More Members-Only Benefits: 

- Five free DVD rentals from the Library
- 10 percent discount at the Friends Gift Shop
- Subscription to the Friends’ quarterly newsletter mailed directly to your home
- Exclusive, early access to book sales during the members-only Friends Preview Sales

Interested in becoming a Friend of the Library?
Annual memberships start at just $8. Take a moment and fill out a membership application here and return it to the library. 

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