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.
Providing support for Harper Library in Southport & Barbee Library in Oak Island, NC
December FOLSOI Fundraising Drive
A generous individual agreed to match up to $5000 of December donations if we reach or exceed our $5000 fundraising goal.
We exceeded our December $5000 goal, raising $6820 for the libraries!
We welcome donations in 2023 DONATE NOW!
Selected January Library Events:
Scroll down to access complete library schedules in PDF form
FOLSOI and Harper Library present
Meet the Author: Kathleen Murray Moran
Author of Life Detonated: The True Story of a Widow and a Hijacker
Thursday January 12th 2 pm
Kathleen’s life was changed on September 11, 1976 when her husband, Brian Murray, a NYPD bomb disposal expert, was killed by a terrorist’s bomb. Kathleen is a tireless advocate for family members of police officers who have experienced loss Registration required and starts January 1st. Stop in or call 910-457-6237
Print or save the MTA Kathleen Murray Moran flyer for full details!
FOLSOI and Barbee Library present
Meet the Author: Judes Scharman Draughton
Author of 12 Fixes to Healthy
Judes inspires with high-energy wellness presentations. and is the owner of Nutritional Educational Solutions. She is well know as Foods with Judes on Social Media
Friday, January 13th 11 am
Registration required. Stop in or call 910-278-4283
Print or save the MTA Draughton flyer for full details!
FOLSOI & Barbee Library Present
S.M.Art Kid’s Club (Science, Math & the Arts)
Thursday, January 19th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us every third Thursday for games and hands-on activities in subjects such as electricity, magnets and robotics as well as arts projects! Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Registration Required. Stop in at Barbee or call 910-278-4283
FOLSOI and Barbee Library present
New! LEGO League
Tuesdays January 24th &31st 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us at Barbee Library every Tuesday starting January 24th for an hour of fun LEGO building.
No registration required. All are welcome.
FOLSOI and Harper Library present
LEGO We-Do Robotics
For Kids Grades 3-6
Wednesday, January 25th 4:15 – 5:30 pm
Join other Lego fans and work together to create fun and interactive LEGO projects! Open to students in 3rd through 6th grade.
Registration required & space is limited! Call 910-457-6237 or stop by Harper Library to Register
FOLSOI and Barbee Library present
A Tribute to Philip Gerard
Join us for this special event celebrating Caper Fear Rising and remembering author Philip Gerard. Best-selling author David Gessner will discuss the the Wilmington coup of 1898 and the importance of the book that helped raise awareness of the event.
Thursday, January 26th 2pm
at 801 Ocean Event Center
Registration required. Stop in at Barbee or call 910-278-4283
View, Print or Save the Full December Harper & Barbee PDF Schedules:
January Barbee Library Schedule:
Adults’ Activities
January Barbee Library Schedule:
Kids’s Activities
December 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
Friends/Members
Volunteers/Hours Worked
