Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island (FOLSOI) supports the mission and programs of the Margaret & James Harper, Jr. Library in Southport and the G.V. Barbee, Sr Library on Oak Island. FOLSOI is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization registered under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Become a Friend

Providing support for Harper Library in Southport & Barbee Library in Oak Island, NC

Help us Build the Harper Library Commemorative Reading Garden
with our Brick Fundraising Campaign

Libraries use outdoor spaces to fulfill their mission and more effectively serve their community. By improving the outdoor space at the Harper Library in Southport, we will create a special place that will add a host of benefits for patrons of all ages.

 The purchase of a commemorative engraved brick financially supports the Margaret and James Harper, Jr. Library outdoor space. These bricks will be placed in a beautiful garden behind the Library to be enjoyed by the community for years to come.  Visit our Brick Fundraising Page for details or to purchase a brick.

The Southport Book Festival:
Authors We Adore By the Shore

At FOLSOI’s Annual Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 1 – 3 PM

Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St., Southport NC

Sydney Bouchelle, WWAY News
weekend anchor and reporter, will be our host for the annual event featuring award-winning and
well-loved local authors.

Free and open to the public. Authors’ books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments to follow the event. See details

 Tour the Friends Bookstore:

Thanks to Southport Realty for their generous donation of this video.

August 2023 Library Events:

View, Print or Save the Complete Harper or Barbee PDF Schedules:

August 2023 Barbee Library Schedule:
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August 2023 Harper Library Schedule:
All Programs

Great Resources Online

Now you don’t have to go to a library to have a library, 24/7! Your Brunswick County Library system has cool stacks of books online:

Libby — free with your card (download the app); ebooks, audiobooks, latest titles!

NC Live — ebooks, periodical archives, historical information, genealogy databases, etc.

 

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See Our 2021-2022 Annual Report

Goals met, grants received, and purchases made on behalf of our libraries, are many of the accomplishments during 2020-21.

Our Impact

Our mission is to serve our community by supporting excellence in collection and program development and more at Harper and Barbee Libraries.

$ Raised from Grants

$ Raised from Donations

$ Raised from Memberships

$ Raised from Our Book Sales

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