by Barbara Lemos, Roving Reporter | Sep 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
For Banned Books Week (Sept. 18-24), I want to share the experiences of my mother and her parents who lived in Berlin as the Nazis came to power. The quotations below from my mother shine a light on the intellectual darkness that soon enveloped Germany. “On the night...
by Diana Fotinatos | Mar 10, 2022 | Newsletters, Uncategorized
(Southport) Coffee and Friends Go Together! Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 17 when you should grab a friend or two for a delicious coffee drink from the good folks at Southport Coffee, 5503 Rob Gandy Blvd in Southport. That’s because FOLSOI has been...
by Beth Klahre | Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Friends of the Library Southport and Oak Island (FOLSOI) are saddened to hear the news of the passing of John Whiting on January 26. John served as president of FOLSOI in 2005 and 2006. His outstanding dedication to the libraries was recognized when he was named...
by Barbara Lemos, Roving Reporter | Jan 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
February is National Library Lovers Month, a reminder that there is much to love about our public libraries. Here are some ways to show your love of Harper and Barbee Libraries and ensure that they continue to serve the needs of residents and seasonal visitors. Get...
by Carolyn Bowers | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
I just saved $28.99 today! No, I didn’t rack up a $700 bill at Food Lion to get my “savings.” I borrowed a book from Harper Library, and the receipt they handed me said I saved $28.99 today, and during last year, I saved a total of $359.75. How is that? Well, of...
by Barbara Lemos, Roving Reporter | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
A few days into 2022 and you’re already wavering on your New Year’s resolutions? It’s not too late to reclaim the year and live it on your terms! Committing to daunting challenges when we’re exhausted, broke, and emotionally spent… and facing another spike in a...
