Friends of the Library Used Book Sales

The Friends of the Library

will be holding their next Used Book Sales

November 19, 2011

at 727 North Howe Street

Southport, NC

10am - 1pm

What is Friends of the Library??



The Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island (FOLSOI) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization registered under 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code dedicated to supporting the Margaret & James Harper, Jr. Library in Southport and the G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library on Oak Island, their missions and programs.
The FOLSOI offers financial support for library programs, community outreach and facilities improvements, through activities such as book sales, other fundraisers and dues collection, ensuring that extra funding beyond the Libraries’ regular budgets are protected and earmarked to enhance Harper’s and Barbee’s services.
The FOLSOI organization aims to engage the community in library programs.  It seeks to upgrade the quality of library services by means of gifts, reading materials, collections, facilities and programs.
What is a Friend?
Friends are people who are committed to the development and support of a quality, community oriented public library system.
What do Friends do?
Provide volunteer support
Raise funds to support the libraries’ non-budgeted needs
Support children’s programs
Promote literacy and the love of books
Sponsor cultural and literacy programs
Promote library advocacy in the community and on legislative issues
source: http://www.folsoi.com/