Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library organizations are non-profit groups of volunteers dedicated to promoting and supporting library services in their community. The Friends groups are organized and run by community members with the support of Library staff.

In Haldimand County, we have active Friends of the Library groups for our Caledonia and Dunnville branches. If you’re interested in joining the Friends of the Library, contact the associated library branch.

Friends of the Library groups in Haldimand

Caledonia

Follow the Caledonia Friends of the Library on Facebook to stay informed on their activities.

Upcoming meetings

Meetings may take place in-person or virtually. If you are interested in attending a meeting please contact the outreach coordinator for details.

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Silent Book Club 

 A "book club" where there are no assigned readings, mandatory discussions, or pressure to finish a book on time.

Taking part is easy. Bring anything you want to read to the Caledonia branch (book, eBook, audiobook, textbook, magazine, anything you would like!) or choose something from the library branch. Then relax in one of our comfy chairs by the fireplace, introduce yourself to fellow readers, and settle in to read quietly for an hour. 

Everyone is welcome. No Registration is necessary. 

Upcoming sessions

  • Silent Book Club - Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace
  • Silent Book Club -Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., Caledonia Library by the fireplace

Easter "Sip and Paint"

wooden bunny and wooden gnome

Bring your tea, or coffee and hop on down to the Caledonia Library on Saturday March 28th to make a decorative Easter Bunny or Easter Gnome for your home.

Participants will be provided with all of the supplies and step by step instructions.

Registration is Required

Open to anyone ages 16 and up

Date: Saturday March 28th 
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Caledonia Branch
Cost: $50.00 per person (cash or e-transfer to caledoniafol@gmail.com )
Registration: In person at the Caledonia Branch or by emailing: caledoniafol@gmail.com

Hosted by the Friends of the Caledonia Library and Rustic Magnolia Basket.

 

"Cali" the Friends of the Caledonia Library Duck Fundraiser

"Whenever you wander or head out to roam,
On vacation, relaxing, or close to home.
Bring a good book and your Friends’ library duck.
Snap some fun photos and tag me for luck!"

- Cali (Friends of the Caledonia Library mascot)

Yellow Rubber Duck
Purchase your very own "Cali" at the Caledonia Branch and share pictures of her anywhere you go. 

Cost: $5.00 
All proceeds go towards supporting Library and Friends programs.

Dunnville

Follow the Dunnville Friends of the Library on Facebook to stay informed on their activities.

Upcoming meetings

  • Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (Upstairs program room)

No meetings July and August due to the Summer Book Sale. 

  • Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, December 11, 2026, at 1:00p.m.

Please note that meeting dates and times may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Winter Break 

The Dunnville Friends take January and February off for a winter break. Volunteer recruitment is in full swing! Check out our volunteers page for more information. 

 

Join the Friends!

The Dunnville Friends of the Library are currently recruiting volunteers to help with their fundraising initiatives throughout the year. Work includes, but is not limited to, sorting and packing/unpacking book donations, set up/set down of the Summer Book Sale and Elves Shoppe, attending meetings and other community events representing the Friends of the Library. 

The Friends have positions open year-round for adult volunteers and two positions available for Summer Student Volunteers (annually June through August, hours to support OSSD requirement).

For more information and to apply, visit the Library's volunteering page.  

Start a Friends of the Library group

If you’re interested in starting a Friends of the Library group for your local branch, contact our Community Outreach Coordinator.

Contact Us

Branch locations

Email: library@haldimandcounty.on.ca

Phone: 289-674-0400