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.

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Meet the Author – Judith Scharman Draughon

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:00pm

Harper Library – Southport

 

FOLSOI welcomes nationally recognized nutrition expert, Judith Scharman Draughon, MS, RDD, LDN.  Judes is the author of Living 12 Fixes to Healthy.  This book integrates a Mediterranean eating pattern, whole foods, the latest protein research, mindful eating, among other healthy habits to help you find an enjoyable and sustainable lifestyle plan.  Judes will share how these “fixes” will improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels, help you lose and keep off excess fat all while protecting ever important muscle health.

Besides corporate wellness work, Judes has taught at the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute.  She is a mother and a grandmother and resides in Oak Island with her husband.  Community outreach and support is a passion of hers.  Don’t miss the chance to gather great scientifically based information, ask questions in a small, friendly setting, and get your hands on a book that can provide you with guidelines for lifelong healthy fixes.

Seating is Limited

Register online or call the Harper Library at (910) 253-1813

 

Brunswick County Commissioners have committed $150,000 to expand the meeting room capacity at the Barbee Library on Oak Island. FOLSOI is kicking off a fundraising campaign to raise the other $150,000* to make this dream come true.

Click to donate by credit card or to donate stock & be a part of making our coastal community a better place to live.

Questions? Email us at give@folsoi.org 

Thank you for your support!

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*FOLSOI received an interest-free bridge loan in July, providing the full amount needed for Brunswick County to begin the bidding process. We will continue tracking actual funds raised through our goal thermometer.

Total donated as of 10/18/2026

Created using the Donation Thermometer plugin https://wordpress.org/plugins/donation-thermometer/.$150,000$141,091Raised $141,091 towards the $150,000 target.94%

Introducing Book Club in a Bag! This new collection features over 20 “book clubs” ready to go with sturdy tote bags that include 10 copies of a book and book discussion questions.

The collection was selected by a team of library staff and features a variety of award winners, bestsellers, and more. Each bag has everything you need to host a book club discussion with a guide that has questions made up from guides from publishers, authors, and your very own Brunswick County Library staff!

Click here for a link to the Brunswick County page with full details!

Our Impact in 2025

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

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