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The Chanhassen Library is truly a jewel of a community gathering place. With your support, The Friends of the Chanhassen Library provide support to the Chanhassen Library by providing programs and events that stimulate life-long learning, encourage the love of reading and learning, and support the library as a community and business gathering place.

New Web Site

Welcome to the new Friends of the Chanhassen Library web site. We have several new and exiting things happening. Check back often and see what is new.

Our Next Book Sale is May 15th - 18th

Don't forget, our FOCL members get in early during our preview party! May 15th from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. More info

May 15th 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm (FOCL Members only)
May 16th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 17th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 18th 1:00 pm - 5:00pm

Don’t know what to do with your leftover/used books? Donations will be happily accepted during Library business hours for the May 15-18 book sale.

Poetry Challenge

The 2008 Poetry Challenge is coming! A prize for each participant! One winner from each grade will receive a $25 gift certificate from Barnes and Noble! Open to Chanhassen students in grades 1-5. Download the form. pdf

Poetry Challenge is a Carver County Library program sponsored by The Friends of the Chanhassen Library and a grant from Target.

The Library Has New Signs!

The Friends of the Chanhassen Library organization is pleased to provide funding for two new outdoor signs labeling the library building.

We’ve learned over these first 5 years that many people did not realize that the big, beautiful building in the center of the city was the Chanhassen Library. Our group, The Friends of the Chanhassen Library, had available funds and it is our mission to help increase awareness of the library, so we’re pleased to cover the costs of the signs. It is our hope that the signs will raise the visibility of the library and encourage even more people to visit.

Summer Reading Program for Kids

Get your little ones involved in the summer reading program! You can get more information. here