FOLSOI’s bookstore has a new name!

Announcing: ‘Once More Bookstore’!

Congratulations to Patty Langer, winner of the name-the-FOLSOI-bookstore contest! Her winning entry and the new name of the bookstore is Once More Bookstore! The bookstore is located at Southport Realty, 727 North Howe Street, Southport. Hours are M-F from 1-3pm; and every Saturday 10am-12noon. Come on down!

FOLSOI and Barbee and Harper Libraries present

 Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program

 Barbee: Tuesdays at 11am | Harper: Mondays at 11 am

Keep your kids reading this summer and introduce them to a world of fun experiences with in-person programs at the libraries! Registration is required.

Call your library Barbee (910-278-4283); or Harper (910-457-6237) for more info.

Barbee and Harper Libraries presents

Family Game Fridays!

Barbee: Friday, July 1
Homeschool families: 1-2:30pm
All families: anytime between 2:30-5pm

Harper: Fridays 2-4pm  July 1, 8, 15

Let’s play together as a family! Enjoy some fun, laughs, and great quality time with each other!

Join us and invite a friend! Image: macrovector

Barbee Library presents 

The Max and Sarah Williams Life Long Learners

Celtic History and Culture

Thursday, June 30, 10 am via Zoom

The series “Great World Religions: Islam,” is an excellent introduction to the faith for anyone who is new to it, or anyone who simply enjoys studying religion and learning about other cultures.

Register at the library or call 910-278-4283. 

Barbee Library presents

Elementary Book Club

Wednesdays from 1-2:30pm

Recommended for students in grades 3, 4 and 5; join us to talk about fun Chapter Books! Books provided by FOLSOI.

Space is limited so register now by calling 910-278-4283.

Harper Library presents

River Readers Middle School Book Club

Hosted by Southport Woman’s Club

Thursdays at 2pm 

Register by calling 910-457-6237 (First five participants receive complimentary copies of all four books in the series!)

FOLSOI, Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island and Harper Library present

LEGO WeDo Robotics Class!

Thurs. July 14, 2-3:30pm

It’s back! This fun and award winning program is based on the latest science standards and was created to enhance kids’ curiosity and science skills. Note: Limited to 15 kids, grades 3-6; Registration: call or stop by Harper Library (910-457-6237). 

Harper Library presents Lifelong Learners

A History of British India

Wednesday, June 29, at 10am

The British first arrived in India in the early 1600s as traders of the East India Company. For more than 200 years the company engaged in diplomacy, intrigue, and warfare. In exchange for British goods, the riches of India flowed back to England. All are welcome and no registration necessary!

Barbee and Harper Library patrons

More Free e-Books and Audiobook Choices!

Barbee Library presents

Socrates Cafe Discussion Group

Monday, July 11, 9:30am at Barbee Library

Topic: Trust or Lack of Trust in the Media

All are welcome!

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Barbee Library and FOLSOI present

Kids: Read Away!

Free montly subscription boxes for elementary and middle school students!

Register and tell us your favorite types of books. Sign up for monthly ‘Loot Box’ with books and fun items selected just for you!

Call 910-278-4283 or stop by Barbee Library to register today! Image: rawpixel

Barbee Library presents

S.M.ART Kids! (Science, Math & the Arts)

Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm

Students of all ages are invited to join in a variety of games and projects involving robotics, arts and crafts, and construction.

Registration encouraged; to register call 910-278-4283

At Harper Library

S.T.E.A.M. Team

Thursday, June 30, from 1-2pm 

Join us for fun Lego-creating, as well as stations featuring a variety of STEAM activities. May will feature Osmo: Magformers, Marble Circuits and more. Call Harper Library now (910-457-6237) to schedule a private family STEAM session in January with Mrs. Tammy. Age-appropriate activities will be chosen for your kids. All are welcome! No registration!

Teens in Grades 6-12:

‘Libre Loot’ is Really Cool!

Returns in September; Subscribe now to receive boxes when it returns.

 Call for pre-selected juvenille/Young Adult books and loot each month (returning September) in brand-new Libre Loot monthly subscription boxes (see a sample of the first boxes, left) from Harper Library. Select your three favorite genres when you subscribe; return the books after 3 weeks but the “loot’ is yours to keep!

CALL Harper Library 910-457-6237

From Harper Library

Join the Birthday Book Club!

Celebrate a child’s birthday AND support Harper Library

 Create lasting memories by sponsoring the purchase of exciting new kids’ books for Harper Library that will celebrate your child! Your child’s birthday month, librarians will choose a new book matching your child’s age range. A bookplate dedicating the book in your child’s honor will be placed inside; your child will get a birthday card acknowledging the gift made in his or her name. Birthday Club donations are $20 per child. Contact Tammy Tackett (910-457-6237).          Image: starline

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:

Axis 360 — free with your card (download the app); ebooks, audiobooks, latest titles!

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