Friends of the Chanute Library (FOCL)
Friends of the Chanute Library (FOCL) is a group of dedicated community members who recognize the worth of an attractive and effective library. FOCL offers volunteer opportunities for teens and adults.
Little Free Libraries
Thanks to our Friends of Chanute Library, the library now maintains a Little Free Library! Located at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, community members can pick up free kids and adult books. Take a book, leave a book!
Book Sale & Donations
Artist Alley Book Sale
FOCL members can help plan or volunteer at our annual Artist Alley Book Sale, which is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! The book sale takes place every year during the Artist Alley Festival at the end of September.
Book Donations
Due to upcoming HVAC repairs, we are no longer accepting book donations.
Chocolate Sale
FOCL members can help with the Everything Chocolate Sale, which takes place around Valentine’s Day. Members can bake items to sell or help run the sale in the library during the day. The chocolate sale is another big (and delicious!) fundraiser for the library.
Volunteering
FOCL members have unique opportunities to volunteer with the Chanute Public Library:
- Help plan fun and engaging adult programs throughout the year
- Assist with children’s programs and events, such as Christmas Storytime, crafts, Summer Reading Sign-Up Day, and other events
- Bake cookies or provide refreshments for library events
- Any other ideas you can think of!
Sponsor Special Projects
FOCL members can help decide what special projects or programs to sponsor at the library. Past projects include the permanent Story Walk outside behind the Depot, installation of outdoor and indoor automatic door openers, and summer reading prizes and programs.
Membership
Anyone can become a member of the Friends of the Chanute Library and it’s free! Every year, FOCL hosts a large annual meeting for members at the end of February. The Board also meets once a month. For more information, please call us and ask for Jeana Lawrence at (620) 431-3820.
Current FOCL Board Officers
- Carrie LaRue, President
- Linda Sigler, Vice-President
- Susan Willis, Secretary
- Cindy Morrison, Treasurer
For more information, please call us and ask for Jeana Lawrence at (620) 431-3820.
Chanute Public Library
111 N. Lincoln Ave
Chanute, Kansas 66720
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(Labor Day - Memorial Day)
Mon - Thu: 9:00a - 7:00p
Fri & Sat: 9:00a - 5:00p
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(Memorial Day - Labor Day)
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Fri & Sat: 9:00a - 5:00p
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