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New Hanover Friends of the Public Library, Inc.
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Who We Are & What We Do
New Hanover Friends of the Public Library, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1976. In 2026, we celebrate 50 years of advocacy for, support of, and service to our local public libraries. We believe that our county’s libraries are, as Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, essential to the functioning of a democratic society and serve as great symbols of the freedom of the mind.
Support
Support (verb): give assistance to, especially financially.
The FOL support the New Hanover County Public Libraries, including financial contributions to the new Main Library opened in downtown Wilmington Oct 2025 and the new Northchase Library opened July 2026, by fundraising for development, funding grants for library staff development, and contributing to projects such as Summer at Your Library, Cape Fear Book Fest, Story Walks and innovative programming such as podcast, 3D printing, robotics and coding programs.
Advocacy
Advocate (verb): to support or argue for a cause.
The Friends advocate for libraries, including all five library branches in New Hanover County, by:
- focusing attention on library resources and services offered by the New Hanover County Public Libraries
- affiliating with the NC Friends of the Library
- collaborating with the Library Advisory and Foundation Boards to enhance the New Hanover Public Library.
Service
Service (noun): the action of helping or doing work for someone.
The Friends serve the New Hanover County Public Libraries by:
- providing refreshments and supplies for library events at the New Hanover County Library in Wilmington, NC,
- organizing task forces for special projects,
- and working as volunteers in libraries and during book sales at the New Hanover Public Library.
