Friends of the Library
The Friends of the New Canaan Library volunteer their time, talents, and fundraising efforts to support the library staff and expand and enhance the library's range of programs and services to the community.
-Valerie Stryker, President of the the Friends of the New Canaan Library

Click here to read Valerie's year-end report of the Friends activities in the 2006-2007 year.

Friends Activities
THE NEW CANAAN LIBRARY BOOK SALES are made possible by generous book donations from members of the New Canaan and nearby communities, and by volunteer efforts fo the Friends of the Library. Proceeds from three annual sales (the Friends' principal fund-raising activity) enable the library to present--	Typical turnout for a book sale
ART SHOWS throughout the year. Organized by a volunteer art committee, these shows exhibit the works of nationally known, as well as local, artists. Susie Saloman, Chair	Sculpture by Mimi McMennamin
BOOK TALKS held as the library, the New Canaan Inn and Waveny Care Center. Both recent books and classics are discussed. Maisie Kohnstamm, Chair
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS year-round, ranging from craft-making and story-telling to clowns and magic shows. Elizabeth Ellsworth, Chair	-Children's Puppet Show by Robert Rogers Puppet Company
"NOTES IN MID-WINTER" AND OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS feature professional soloists and small chamber ensembles, with occasional ragtime, folk, jazz or band performances. Wendy Kerner Lucas, Chair	Wendy Kerner Lucas, Harpist
OTHER FRIENDS-FUNDED PROJECTS have included purchase of children's room computers, library book-trucks and furniture, costs of attending staff education seminars and Staff Appreciation projects, such as the recent refurbishment of the staff lounge.	Computers for the Children's Library