Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries
Welcome Friends
Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries (FONCPL)—our statewide volunteer Friends of the Library organization—provides a network for sharing ideas and resources to strengthen Friends of the Library and thereby strengthen our public libraries statewide. 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. "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," says Regina Gale Dozier, former FONCPL Director.
Grants & Awards
- Friend of the Year
September 30 is the deadline for nominations for recognition of your Friend of the year. Click here for more details. - Friends Workshops
The FONCPL Board is offering a $100 grant to Friends groups that agree to host a regional Friends workshop through March 2025. To qualify, each group must invite a minimum of 6 other Friends groups. See the September newsletter for pictures from the recent workshop held by the Stanly County friends. If you are interested in hosting your own workshop, reach out to Tess Thais.
Current Newsletter
The September 2024 Newsletter has been posted to the website. Things to note:
- Upcoming deadlines for Challenge Grants and Friend of the Year
- Open positions available on the Board - see how you can get involved
- Photos from the Stanly County Friends Workshop
- Fiscal Controls and Reporting for Small Nonprofits
- Call for Banned Book Week Activities
- How do we keep the books we love so much clean? Read about it in this month's newsletter!
- Discussion on Dues
- National Friends of the Library week is quickly approaching
- And so much more!!!!
- Deadline for the October edition is 9/25/2024. Send your material to editor Kathy Lambe.
What's New or News
- Open Mic Night
The next Open Mic night is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at 7pm. This month's topic is Using the National Event Calendar for Ideas. Click Here to join on your computer. By Phone: 309.205.3325 Meeting ID: 836 4375 3406 Passcode: 843436 - Library Censorship Challenge
FONCPL is having a contest looking for your perspective of, reaction to, or response to library censorship. The Contest details and entry form contain more information. The deadline for entry is September 30. - FONCPL Advocacy Kit
We, the Friends of the North Carolina Public Libraries, urge Friends groups to take a stand on book banning and censorship at public libraries. We offer this material for those interested in preserving our Freedom to Read. Keep in mind that the challenges might not only be about book titles, they may also include library displays, programs, and speakers. FONCPL Advocacy Kit - Join NC-Friends listserv. This NC State Library listserv is for those interested in Friends-related activities and public library service. To join: https://statelibrarync.simplelists.com/
To send a message via the listserv:
nc-fol@statelibrarync.simplelists.com