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The online book store is now open!  Click on "Store" on the menu bar.

The Friends are NOT accepting donations of books and audio-visual materials (CDs, DVDs, etc.) until after our September Book Sale.  Please join us for the sale on September 18-20 and check back after to arrange donations.

Please see detailed information at Book Sale General Info.



FRIENDS OF THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY is an association of all volunteer members who share an interest in supporting the library and many vital contributions it makes to our community. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit group. Through our membership dues, book sales and donations, the Friends: 

  • CONTRIBUTE supplemental funding for the library projects, equipment and programs that are not budgeted by County funds.
  • ENCOURAGE the support of the library by community members, local businesses and government.
  • PROMOTE community awareness and encourage the full use of the library, its services and its resources.
  • SUPPORT the development, growth and improvement of the library resources, services and facilities.


Your membership dues help fund:

  • excellent reading programs for all ages-children, teens and adults,
  • presentations, lectures, films and educational events for all ages,
  • the purchase of some equipment and technology upgrades to meet the non-budgeted needs of the library,
  • special projects, more diverse and inclusive programs and exhibits,
  • scholarships.
Membership benefits include
  • discounts at the periodic Friends' book sale events,
  • tax-deductible membership dues,
  • opportunities to volunteer in support of Friends' events, and
  • becoming an advocate for the Library.

We hope you'll JOIN the Friends of the Chatham Community Library!!

Read an abbreviated history of the Friends of the Chatham Community Library.


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