The Friends of the Chiloquin Library is a CVIP program that focuses on supporting our local public library located within the Chiloquin Community Center. The program's goals are to stimulate the use of the library's resources, help develop library services and facilities for the community, and encourage reading through activities and events for all ages.
You will often find FOCL members at the Chiloquin Friday Market giving away books to read, conducting Story Time with Paprika the Pirate and Sister Sage at the library, and conducting other fun events such as hosting a “High Tea / Coffee Time” for adults and seniors at our Chiloquin library.
Stay current on our events and activities by following us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/719488976798080.
Summer is here, and Friends of the Chiloquin Library (FoCL) is buzzing with activity! From long-time community traditions to exciting new initiatives, here’s what we’ve been up to and what’s coming next:
We’re bringing back our popular Independence Day ice cream social! This year, join us in the Chiloquin Library lobby for a variety of frosty ice cream floats. It’s a sweet way to celebrate the holiday, cool off, and support your local library. Keep an eye out for Mother Goose—we hear she’ll be making an appearance!
It’s official—Volume 1 of our Chiloquin History & Recipe Book is at the printer! After a slight delay, Shasta Litho is expediting the order, so we’ll have copies ready just in time for the Train Mountain Triennial. We’ve printed 150 copies and can’t wait to share them with visitors and locals alike.
Planning is underway for the 2026 calendar! We’re currently gathering ideas for featured photos and would love your input. Do you have a suggestion for a cover image or know someone who might be interested in contributing? Let us know!
Congratulations to Kira Chambers, this year’s recipient of our $400 scholarship!
Join us for our beloved High Tea series, starting July 10 and continuing every third Thursday through October from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the library. This is a fantastic opportunity for adults and seniors to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of iced tea, homemade treats, and good conversation. October’s finale will feature our signature Autumn Brew!
We’re still working to grow our membership. If you haven’t renewed yet, look for reminders soon—or better yet, join us at upcoming events and sign up in person. Supporting the Friends of the Community Library is a great way to give back to your community and help keep the library thriving.
The Friends of the Chiloquin Library (FOCL) was formed on March 2, 1980, to support the local library in the City of Chiloquin. In 2000, FOCL, with the generous support of our community, successfully raised $4,700, contributing to the building fund for the Community Center, which is currently housing the library.
In 2023, the current Board of Directors for FOCL announced their intention to conclude operations by the end of 2023. They appealed to interested individuals to take on the responsibility of leading the group. Enter a dedicated group of community members who rose to the occasion, forming a new Board of Directors. Together, they took up the mantle and relaunched the Friends of the Chiloquin Library with a new commitment to supporting our local public library, enhancing library services, and fostering a love for reading activities and events for all age groups.
At the end of 2024, the Board of Directors for both FOCL and CIVP agreed to bring FOCL into CVIP as one of its programs.
