Friends of the Chatham Community Library

Due to continuing health and safety concerns surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Chatham Community Library Fall 2020 Book Sale has been cancelled. Additionally, the Library is currently not accepting donations of any sort.

Thank you for your understanding.

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.