by Diana Fotinatos | Jun 17, 2022 | Children's Programming, Events
Next class is July 14 at Harper Library; Register by calling (910) 457-6237 Elementary school students recently filled Harper library for the return of the very popular Lego WeDo Robotics program, thanks to a great collaboration from wonderful community partners who...
by Diana Fotinatos | Jun 12, 2022 | Newsletters
It’s summertime here in NC … and that means it’s time to dive into this great big pool of summer reading resources, including activities for teachers and families to help kids get ready for a fun, enriching summer. Find links to parent tips, themed...
by Patricia Langer | Jun 4, 2022 | Events
It was another full house of book lovers when FOLSOI hosted local author Cindy Horrell Ramsey at Barbee Library to discuss her latest novel, Trying Not to Drown, a heart-wrenching story about a family whose home is destroyed by flooding after Hurricane Florence. ...
by Patricia Langer | Jun 2, 2022 | Events
The audience was “at attention” when Southport author Col (Ret.) Dobie McArthur was the guest speaker for FOLSOI’s Meet the Author program at Harper Library in mid-May. He was there to talk about his life, military career, and a thrilling series of Civil War books...
by Cindy Phillips, FOLSOI VP | Jun 1, 2022 | Events
The idea started in a Brunswick Newcomers meeting when I was listening to Debbie Keener, the Executive Director of Samara’s Village (above, center, with FOLSOI’s Gail Sawchuk, left; and Cindy Phillips, right), tell the audience about their mission of helping...