EXPERIENCE the Chanhassen Library
EXPERIENCE THE CHANHASSEN LIBRARY
About the Friends of the Chanhassen Library
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Mission Statement:
The Friends of the Chanhassen Library (FOCL) is a volunteer non-profit organization that believes a dynamic library is a community gathering place that enriches the lives of all its citizens. We support strong library services to educate, provide resources, and to meet the growing information needs of our community. We work closely with the Chanhassen Library Branch Manager and Staff and the Carver County Library System in developing library services and facilities for the community of Chanhassen.
Anyone is welcome to join and attend our regular meetings held the third Monday of March, May, September and November at 6:30 pm in the Longfellow Room. In January, we have a brunch for members, volunteers and staff to review the past year and plan for the upcoming year. The brunch is typically a Saturday in early January at 9:00 A.M. in the Wilder Room. 2026 Meeting Dates: March 16 May 18 September 21 November 16 2026 Book Sales: Spring Book Sale: April 23-26 Fall Book Sale: September 24-28 Consider volunteering for first look at books! FOCL holds an active charitable organization 501(c)3 status with the IRS. As such, all donations are fully tax-deductible. |
What the Friends Do
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Library Foundation of Carver County
How is the Library Foundation different than the Friends of the Library?
The Library Foundation of Carver County is a separate organization from the Friends of the Library groups. A Friends group supports its individual library branch, while the foundation is focusing on county-wide initiatives that will benefit residents at all branches or through outreach programs and services. The foundation and Friends groups work collaboratively on projects whenever possible.
Why is the Library Foundation Important?
Although the Carver County government has increased its support of the library system over the past few years, this money is earmarked primarily for staffing and book collections. Many programs and services that residents and library staff want to see the library offer are not possible through current tax dollars. To support these initiatives, the Library Foundation raises funds through contributions from businesses and individuals, grants, and special events.
The Library Foundation of Carver County is a separate organization from the Friends of the Library groups. A Friends group supports its individual library branch, while the foundation is focusing on county-wide initiatives that will benefit residents at all branches or through outreach programs and services. The foundation and Friends groups work collaboratively on projects whenever possible.
Why is the Library Foundation Important?
Although the Carver County government has increased its support of the library system over the past few years, this money is earmarked primarily for staffing and book collections. Many programs and services that residents and library staff want to see the library offer are not possible through current tax dollars. To support these initiatives, the Library Foundation raises funds through contributions from businesses and individuals, grants, and special events.
7711 Kerber Blvd.
Chanhassen MN 55317 |
LIBRARY: (952) 227-1500
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HELLO@CHANFRIENDS.ORG
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