New Hanover County
Friends of the Public Library

Support (verb):  give assistance to, especially financially.  

The Friends support the libraries by     

• fundraising for the new Pine Valley Library branch
• funding library staff development grants
• contributing to projects such as the Story Park/Story Walks and the Friends Volunteer Welcome Center

Advocate (verb): to support or argue for a cause.

The Friends advocate for libraries by            

• focusing attention of library resources and services
• affiliating with the NC Friends of the Library
• collaborating with the Library Advisory and Foundation Boards

Service (noun): the action of helping or doing work for someone.

The Friends serve libraries by                   

• providing refreshments and supplies for library events
• organizing task forces for special projects
• working as volunteers in libraries and during book sales