Friends of Collingwood Public Library

Friends of Collingwood Public Library The Friends of Collingwood Public Library are volunteers who raise funds to support and enhance the materials and services provided by the library.

They promote the value and use of the library in the community. What does a Friends group do? Organize and facilitate fundraising events and activities in support of the Collingwood Public Library
Foster awareness and understanding of the importance of the library's role in the community
Raise funds to purchase equipment and supplies not available through the library's operating budget
Assist at s

pecial community programs and events
Benefits of being a Friend:

Meet new people and stay active
Develop teamwork, leadership, organization, interpersonal and communications skills
Get involved and help make a difference in your community
Complete mandatory volunteer hours; plus it can go on college/university applications
As a member of the Friends, what would your responsibilities be? Volunteer at fundraising events and activities
Encourage donations and bequests
Promote the value and use of the library in the areas of culture, education, technology, recreation, and other leisure pursuits to the wider community

I won't be posting for awhile, as we wind down for summer and dip into all our precious book finds. Come fall, we will s...
06/07/2026

I won't be posting for awhile, as we wind down for summer and dip into all our precious book finds. Come fall, we will start prepping for the Big Holiday Sale. Stay tuned! 😎☀️🏖

Thank you all! Such great support this weekend. A big round of applause to those who donated, to those who volunteered a...
06/01/2026

Thank you all! Such great support this weekend. A big round of applause to those who donated, to those who volunteered and, especially, to those who picked up books. What a resounding success. Huzzah! [Image from the Friends of Canadian Libraries ]

Sunday, lovely Sunday. 12 to 4 at CPL. Books and yet more books. Below images from the glorious day 1. Photos: Susan Sti...
05/31/2026

Sunday, lovely Sunday. 12 to 4 at CPL. Books and yet more books. Below images from the glorious day 1. Photos: Susan Stiff

05/29/2026

SETUP day! Library elves hard at work.

THIS WEEKEND! 💖 Come grab the books of your dreams at the Collingwood Public Library, the greatest show, er, LIBRARY aro...
05/29/2026

THIS WEEKEND! 💖 Come grab the books of your dreams at the Collingwood Public Library, the greatest show, er, LIBRARY around! 55 Ste. Marie Street. Join the community of fans. 🌼

05/22/2026

📚🌷 Giant Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Collingwood Public Library are back with a huge spring book sale!
🗓 Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🗓 Sunday, May 31 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Browse a wide selection of books and take home some great reads at a pay what you wish price! 💰📖
Every purchase supports programs and projects at the Collingwood Public Library—so you can shop and support your community at the same time. 💙

Donation Day 😍 And only 10 more till sale May 30-31! Still looking for books in good condition. As always, thank you for...
05/20/2026

Donation Day 😍 And only 10 more till sale May 30-31! Still looking for books in good condition. As always, thank you for your support!

THANK YOU! Shout out to Melanie & John at 95.1 The Peak FM for the great chat with Barb Franchetto, President of Friends...
05/19/2026

THANK YOU! Shout out to Melanie & John at 95.1 The Peak FM for the great chat with Barb Franchetto, President of Friends of CPL, & Shannon Haines, the showrunner of the Book Sale. Great support, Peaksters!!

Wednesday is drop-off day. If you have nonfiction, please nothing older than 2016. Bring us your "How to Survive a Bear ...
05/19/2026

Wednesday is drop-off day. If you have nonfiction, please nothing older than 2016. Bring us your "How to Survive a Bear Attack" by Claire Cameron, "Educated" by Tara Westover, "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk. MANY THANKS, SUPPORTERS

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55 Ste. Marie Street
Collingwood, ON
L9Y0W6

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+17053518627

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