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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
