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FOCL Mission Statement

The purpose of the Friends of the Chanhassen Library shall be to maintain an association of persons to stimulate public support, understanding and usage of the Chanhassen Library; to encourage and receive gifts, endowments, and bequests for the benefit of the Chanhassen Library; and to support and cooperate with the Carver County Library System in developing library services and facilities for the community of Chanhassen.

 

The Friends of the Chanhassen Library (‘FOCL’) is an all-volunteer charitable organization that believes that a dynamic library is a community gathering place that enhances the lives of all citizens. We support strong library services to educate, provide resources and to meet the growing information needs of our community.

FOCL holds an active charitable organization 501(c)3 status with the IRS. As such, all donations are fully tax-deductible.

 

What Do Friends Do?

  • Purchase resources and equipment that enhance the library experience
  • Advocate for library concerns at the city, county and state levels
  • Conduct used book sales and other fundraising events
  • Write grant application for library resources
  • Sponsor author talks, children’s programs and other special interest programs

 

The Value of a Friend!

  • A periodic "Friends of the Chanhassen Library Newsletter" with current library information
  • Member invitations to special programs
  • Advance admittance to book sales
  • 20% year-round discount at Toy World
  • 15% discount on book purchases
  • Discounts at participating other area merchants
  • Opportunities to associate with fellow library supporters
  • Opportunities to volunteer and to financially support an organization that benefits and positively influences people of all ages in our community
  • Tax deductions for your contributions

 

Friends of the Chanhassen Library
“Who We Are and What We Do”
A summary of our strategic plan initiatives

 

  1. We will promote usage of the library and participation in its offerings so that everyone in the community will know, utilize and appreciate it.

  1. Provide events and reasons to bring people to the library

    1. Project Happy Birthday for 1- to 4-year-olds

    2. School Break Programs (Performers and Authors for children and teens)

    3. Author Talks

    4. Adult Programming (in 2003-2004 Great Decisions and Classical 89.3)

    5. Medallion Hunt in conjunction with Chanhassen’s February Festival

  2. Promote reading & learning

    1. Children's summer reading program: prizes and performances

    2. Annual Poetry Challenge

    3. Adult Reading Program: prizes and promotional materials

    4. Book Clubs Support for all age groups:  children, teens, adults

  3. Promote the library

    1. Focal Points newsletter

    2. FoCL Website

    3. Media promotion of all FoCL activities & events

  1. We will provide support to the Carver Co. Library System through the Chanhassen Library (without decreasing the need for county support) so the library will meet the expectations of our community.*

  1. Provide money to purchase materials which complement the valid requests of the community that are not available from the county system.

  2. Provide advocacy and/or money to ensure state-of-the-art technology, including technological training, for library users.

  3. Provide money to beautify the library & the library park, and to stimulate art appreciation.

  4. Provide volunteer time & talent

  5. Provide advocacy efforts

 

  1. We will position the organization to ensure viability, growth & financial stability.

  1. Increase net assets

  2. Examine the organization to maximize performance and productivity

  3. Serve as a liaison between the City of Chanhassen and the CC Library Board

  4. Expand the Friends presence within the community

  5. Promote the organization

  1. We will assess the organization and all its initiatives in a thoughtful, dynamic way to measure achievement of our goals and mindful, planned progress.

  1. Establish reliable and valuable methods of monitoring and evaluating Friends' initiatives & activities.

  2. Collect data on selected Friends’ activities

  3. Identify methods to summarize and disseminate results

  4. Establish mechanism & procedures to attain funds for Friends' activities.