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Friends of the Library Group
The Can‑Kan Dreambuilders has now transitioned into the Can‑Kan Friends of the Library group. With the “dream” of a new library building fulfilled, the group now focuses on supporting the library through ongoing service rather than construction.
The Dreambuilders were originally founded by three dedicated community members: Joan Gordon, Joyce McDaniel, and Sharon Wiggins. Joan and Joyce have since passed away, and the library community deeply honors their vision, leadership, and years of tireless fundraising. Their work helped turn a dream into a reality, and their legacy continues to benefit every patron who walks through our doors. Sharon has retired from official duties and remains a valued supporter of the library.
The Friends of the Library group continues to raise funds for new equipment, assist with programming, help purchase books outside the regular budget, and provide extra hands (and sometimes cookies!) for library events and activities.
Friends of the Library meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. and everyone is encouraged to attend.
Annual Membership Dues are as follows:
Student $ 1.00
Seniors (60yr +) 2.00
Individuals 5.00
Family 10.00
Patron 25.00 or more
Business 50.00 or more
The Friends of the Library welcomes gifts and donations, which provide vital support beyond the library’s regular budget. Your generosity helps strengthen programs, expand our collection, and enhance the services we offer to the community.
There are many meaningful ways to give:
• Make a bequest
• Establish a trust fund
• Send a check or give a cash donation
Donations may be mailed to:
Caney City Library
211 W 5th Ave
Caney, KS 67333
Our Caney Friends of the Library group was honored as the 2007 #1 FOKL (Friends of Kansas Libraries) Group in Kansas for communities under 2,500 — a recognition of their dedication and impact.
Monetary Donations
Download the Caney City Library monetary donation form using the button below.
Donating Material to the Library
Donations offer the opportunity to fill gaps in the collection, to replace material in poor condition due to high usage, and to expand collecting into areas of high demand or emerging public interest. If we are unable to utilize a donation in our collection, we ask for permission to add it to our stock of used books to be sold in our annual book sale.
Our Annual September Book Sale would not be possible without your support. Proceeds from the sale of donations benefit the Caney City Library.
The Library is grateful to anyone who wishes to donate material however, a few restrictions are necessary.
Acceptable Donations
Books
- Gently used children’s books
- Fiction and nonfiction
- Travel books from the last five years
- Homeschool textbooks from the last five years
- Current college textbooks (older, gently used ones may be accepted)
- Books related to computers or finance from the last four years
- Popular legal books (intended for lay people) from the last five years
- Medical and nursing textbooks from the last two years
- Publications about Kansas
- Any Kansas school yearbook
Miscellaneous
- Commercially-produced CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
- Local area genealogy material
Things to Consider
Before You Donate…
Ask, “Is it in good condition?”
All items must be clean, dry, and mold-free.
We do not accept items that are dirty, moldy, burnt, chewed, wet, pest infested, unhealthy to handle, or have an odor.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept:
- Newspapers
- Books missing covers or pages
- Encyclopedias
- VHS tapes or audio cassettes
- Time Life or National Geographic series
- Catalogs
Small Donations: Take them to the Library during open hours.
Large Donations: To make arrangements for the drop-offs, call (620) 879-5341.
Please do not leave donations outside of the Library. Bring them during open hours.
Caney City Library
211 W 5th
Caney, Kansas 67333
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