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Friends of the Library

 

Interested in supporting the Lee County Libraries? Become a Friend!

The Friends of the Lee County Libraries Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Lee County Libraries. Support includes the sponsorship of various programs and events as well as specific projects. Individuals can join the Friends Group with a yearly membership and can also sign up to be a volunteer.

Sign up for your $5 individual ($10 family) membership with this Google Form here: https://forms.gle/oNfUzQyBZNZsGRzv9 You can use the Paypal link below to pay or visit us in person to pay with cash or check. One you have paid, please provide proof of payment and pick up your membership card at the Main Library. Members receive early access to the yearly annual book sale (May); exclusive "buy 5 get 1 free" discounts from the ongoing book sale room; and an entry into the FOL quarterly raffle.



Ongoing Book Sale

Browse a large collection of fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, and audio books at reasonable prices. Come to the library and help support the efforts of the Friends!

  • Hardcover Books: $2.00
  • Paperback Books: $1.00
  • Children's Books: $.50
  • DVDs & CDs: $1.00
  • Mass Market Paperbacks: $.50

Donations are being accepted! Please see our donation criteria at: https://library.leecountync.gov/donate. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale collection is updated regularly. Come visit us today!



Credit Card Payments and Donations

The Friends of the Lee County Libraries takes credit card payments and donations! Pay for your haul of gently used books at the library, update your membership status or, if you are just feeling generous, make a donation! You will need Paypal either online or via the app, find the Friends @FOTLCL. You can also "Click on this link" or scan the QR Code to the right.


Learn More

You can visit the FOL facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/foleelibrary/ or download the Friends Brochure here to find out more.





The Library would like to thank the Friends for their generous donations of:

  • Commitment to sponsor Book Sale Room casework at the New Main Library (2024)
  • Commitment to provide funding toward Children's Outdoor Space at the New Main Library (2024)
  • Donation of refreshments for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Main Library (TBD)
  • Sponsorship for WRAAP raffle prizes (2024-2025)
  • Donation toward the NCPLDA lobbyist in advocacy for public libraries (2024)
  • Sponsorship for the Annual POP!-con event (yearly!)
  • Sponsorship for Summer Reading Program Events (yearly!)
  • Staff water cooler (ongoing monthly!)
  • New Staff refrigerator (2019)
  • Funding and volunteering to build the picture book shelving at Main Library (2018-2019)
  • Milk & Cookies with Santa - gifts for the children (2018)
  • Reception for Author Meet & Greet with Charles Oldham (2018)
  • Gaming Truck for Phenomicon (2018)
  • The Circulation Desk at the Main Library (2018)
  • The Children's Desk at the Main Library (2018)
  • New staff computer chairs (2018)
  • New staff coffee machine (2018)
  • New staff microwave (2018)