Our fine public libraries serve all
North Carolinians, providing myriad programs and services for
people of all ages—from infants to senior citizens and everybody
in between .
Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries—our
statewide volunteer Friends of the Library organization—provides
a network for sharing ideas and resources to strengthen our
public library service statewide.
FONCPL supports the
North Carolina Public Library Directors Association in its
efforts to improve public library facilities, services and
holdings.
There is beauty and purpose in the work of all the people who
direct or support public library service in North Carolina, and
since 1980 FONCPL has been an enthusiastic advocate for their
efforts.
News...
Cash Awards Raised to
$150 in 2010!
FONCPL proudly sponsors two annual award programs
for members - the Frances B. Reid and
Volunteer-of-the-Year Awards. The Reid Awards
recognize up to five outstanding North Carolina
Friends groups, with winning groups receiving a
check for $150, a framed certificate, and statewide
recognition. The Volunteer-of-the-Year program
spotlights individuals in groups across the state
who really make a difference in their Friends
organization. Winners of this award also are given a
$150 check for their Friends group, a framed
certificate, and recognition in the FONCPL
newsletter, as well as on this web site.
All
Friends groups are encouraged to participate by
nominating a member for Volunteer-of-the-Year and
the group itself for the Reid Award. Click on
"Awards" above to obtain more information on each,
as well as entry forms. In order to be
considered, the Friends group must be a member in
good standing of FONCPL. It is not too late to join-
click on "Membership" above to print out a form to
mail! The awards cover accomplishments from July 1,
2009- July 1, 2010. The deadline for entries is
September 1, so start now organizing a notebook to
send in. Your group could be a winner and recognized
at the FONCPL Annual Awards Luncheon in High Point,
November 6, 2010!
Save the Date!!
FONCPL Annual Awards
Luncheon
Saturday, November 6, 2010
10 AM -1:30 PM
morning refreshments 9:30-10 AM
High Point Public
Library
901 N. Main St.
High Point, NC 27261
FONCPL is proud to
welcome Mary Boone, state librarian for the State
Library of North Carolina, as speaker for the Annual
Awards Luncheon. She will speak on "Libraries Doing
things Differently, and maybe Better."
Also, the Frances B.
Reid and Volunteer-of-the-Year Awards will be
presented at this meeting. Make plans now to learn
about our very best Friends of Library groups and go
home energized with lots of new ldeas!
