by Barbara Lemos | Sep 27, 2021 | Events
While Election Day is still more than a month away (Nov. 2), it’s time to get registered to vote! That’s why Tuesday, September 28 is National Voter Registration Day, celebrating American democracy and voter registration. Established in 2012 by the National...
by Patricia Langer | Sep 25, 2021 | Events
How would you feel if someone said you couldn’t read the Bible because it was banned due to its religious content? What would your book club do if it was blocked from reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, also because of fears about religion? Think about the...
by Barbara Lemos | Sep 22, 2021 | Events
On a dark and stormy afternoon, several dozen FOLSOI members braved flooded streets and donned their masks to attend our 31st Annual Membership Meeting at the Southport Community Building. President Carol Brolley opened the meeting by introducing FOLSOI ‘s Board of...
by Barbara Lemos | Sep 14, 2021 | Events
It’s time to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, starting Wednesday, September 15 and spotlighting the history, culture, and achievements of Americans of Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, and Central and South American heritage. This year’s theme is “Esperanza: A...
by Diana Fotinatos | Sep 9, 2021 | Events
[Photo above: Southport Woman’s Club president Roxie Smith (left) with FOLSOI president Carol Brolley.] While much has changed in our lives over the past 18 months due to the pandemic, one thing hasn’t changed for the Friends of the Library Southport & Oak...
