The Friends

• We are for a friendly and efficient full service regional library (Chinn Park), supplemented by several convenient neighborhood (mini) libraries.
• We are for convenient access to quality reading material for enlightenment, education, and entertainment.
• We are for introducing our children to the wonderful world of literature.
• We are for promoting the arts and creative expression.
• We are for maintaining and sharing a comprehensive reference library, and for teaching young and old alike how to study and conduct research.
• We are for making access to the Internet available for everyone in our community.
• We are for understanding our history and preserving our common heritage.
• We are for sharing and appreciating the different cultures in our community.
• We are for overcoming language and ethnic barriers through education.
• We are for banishing destructive stereotypes through knowledge and understanding.
• We are for creating and nurturing a prosperous, informed community.

• You can join the Friends at the Friendshop or by attending one of our Used Book Sales. Just complete our Members Application and pay the reasonable annual dues. (Remember, members of the Friends enjoy a 10% discount at the Friendshop on regularly priced merchandise).

The following are examples of the Library programs we are supporting:

• CHILDREN'S
  Summer Quest
  Jenny Foxworth Author Illustrator Program
  E. H. Georges Children's Book Week Program
  Black History Month
  Parade of Costumes
  Spring/Fall Series

• TEEN/YOUNG ADULT
  Teen Summer Reading
  Creative Arts Competition
  Teen Read Week & Author Events
  Teen Wellness/Fitness Event
  Spring/Fall Series
  Body in the Library Event

• ADULT
  Music in the Park Series
  National Library Week
  English Chatter Program
  Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall Events

• FAMILY
  Native American Month
  Multicultural History Event
  Mr. Shepherd Animal Program
  Read-Aloud Events
  International (Arts & Culture)
  Living History Day
  Spanish Initiative

In addition, the Friends contribute to the purchases of Library equipment (e.g., computerized projectors) and furniture, and to the training of Library staff. Our contributions are incorporated directly into the budget and planning for Chinn Library and its programs for our community.

Please Contact Us:
To Volunteer, or
To Ask About the Friends
The Friends is an all-volunteer organization. We will welcome your time and energy if you can help us raise the $40,000 the Chinn Library invests each year in the programs and services we subsidize. Volunteers are needed in our Friendshop, to sort the books donated for resale, and for our seasonal Used Book Sales.

Phone Harvey Simon: (703) 670-3277
E-mail:

* John Bamsey has generously donated his time and expertise, and is maintaining our financial records.
Bamsey Accounting and Tax Service

13198 Centerpointe Way
Suite 101
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 878-2600