Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries
Welcome Friends
Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries (FONCPL)—our statewide volunteer Friends of the Library organization—provides a network for sharing ideas and resources to strengthen Friends of the Library and thereby strengthen our public libraries statewide. Our fine public libraries serve all North Carolinians, providing myriad programs and services for people of all ages—from infants to senior citizens and everybody in between. "There is beauty and purpose in the work of all the people who direct or support public library service in North Carolina, and since 1980 FONCPL has been an enthusiastic advocate for their efforts," says Regina Gale Dozier, former FONCPL Director.
Grants & Awards
The FONCPL Board is pleased to award the 2023 Challenge grants to:
- Friends of the Braswell Memorial Library--$300 for a portable table, table cover with logo, a three-way display board and business cards.
- Friends of the Camden Library--$300 for a library foyer display, furniture and promo items.
- Friends of the Caswell Library--$300 to re-do the library staff breakroom--furniture, paint, backsplash, coffeemaker, water filter, and supplies.
- Friends of the Harrisburg Library--$300 for materials for the authors' fair including swag bags for authors and customized FOHL merchandise.
- Friends of the Henderson County Public Library--$110 for the purchase of 250 gift cards with Friends logo for sale in the bookshop.
- Friends of the Midland Library---$300 to provide a Veterans Commemorative coin to honor veterans.
- Friends of the Staly County Public Library--$300 to print an update of Friends brochure.
- Friends of the Swansboro Library--$300 to purchase 4 vendore book carts to transport books to/from sale site.
Congratulations to all these winners!
Current Newsletter
The March 2024 FONCPL Newsletter has been posted to the website. Things to note:
- Last issue if you have not joined for 2024
- Winner of random drawing from early group renewals
- Challenge Grant thank you
- March and April dates to remember
- Easter Ideas
- It's time for Read Across America
- Seasonal Tidbits
- It's Dr. Seuss' birthday !!
- National Library week is coming up
- And so much more!!!!
- Deadline for the April edition is 3/25/2024. Send your material to editor Kathy Lambe.
What's New or News
- FONCPL Advocacy Kit
We, the Friends of the North Carolina Public Libraries, urge Friends groups to take a stand on book banning and censorship at public libraries. We offer this material for those interested in preserving our Freedom to Read. Keep in mind that the challenges might not only be about book titles, they may also include library displays, programs, and speakers. FONCPL Advocacy Kit - Open Mic Night
on Thursday, March 7th @ 7pm we will host our next Open Mic Night. We will be celebrating National Library Week April 7th - April 13th. Click Here for the link. If participating by phone: 301.715.8592 Meeting ID: 862 9438 5660 Passcode: 824713
- If your group dues are received by 2/28/24, the group's name will be entered into a drawing for $200 cash.
- Join NC-Friends listserv. This NC State Library listserv is for those interested in Friends-related activities and public library service. To join: https://statelibrarync.simplelists.com/
To send a message via the listserv:
nc-fol@statelibrarync.simplelists.com