Friends of the Library

The Friends of the New Canaan Library is a dedicated group of men and women who enthusiastically donate their time to New Canaan Library. Friends are always in the forefront assisting New Canaan Library with its daily offerings of programs and services and in its fundraising efforts.  We are committed to ensuring that New Canaan Library remains a valuable resource to New Canaan and our surrounding communities.
-Laura Einstein, President of the the Friends of the New Canaan Library

Click here to read the year-end report of the Friends activities in the 2008-2009 year.

Friends Activities
THE NEW CANAAN LIBRARY BOOK SALES are the Friends' principal fund-raising activites. They are made possible by generous book donations from members of the New Canaan and nearby communities, and by volunteer efforts of the Friends of the Library. Proceeds from the two annual sales and the ongoing book sale enable the library to present: NEXT BOOK SALE: Thursday, May 20th, Silent Auction begins, Book Sale kicks off on Friday, May 21st from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 22nd, 9:00 - 5:00, Sunday, May 23rd, 12:00 - 5:00 and ends Monday, May 24th with bag sales 9:00 - noon, free noon - 2:00.	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. Click here for information on how to submit art work for consideration for an exhibit. 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. Amy Reehl, 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. Click here for information on performing here at the Library. Wendy Kerner Lucas, Chair	Wendy Kerner Lucas, Harpist
FRIENDS FILM DISCUSSIONS monthly film discussions on contemporary and classic films, actors and directors. Programs are free and open to the public George McEvoy, Chair	Computers for the Children's Library
OTHER FRIENDS-FUNDED PROJECTS have included purchase of library furniture, installation of the Gallery flooring, and support for staff professional development.