Wilkes County
Friends of the Library
We’re here to provide support for the Wilkes County Public Library in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Wilkes County
Friends of the Library
September
Book Sale
Thursday, 9.12: 5-7pm
Friday, 9.13: 9-5pm
Saturday, 9.14: 9-5pm
Find us at: 611 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro
(behind the Board of Education Bldg)
About Us
Wilkes County Friends of the Library (WCFOL) is a non-profit 501c-3 volunteer-led organization created for the purpose of supporting the Wilkes County Public Library and its programs, enabling it to remain current, accessible, and appealing.
With your help, WCFOL raises money for upgrades to book collections, equipment, and facilities, and we sponsor educational and cultural programs to engage library patrons of all ages.
Our members are passionate about promoting literacy and education in our community. We organize events and fundraisers to support the library and encourage reading. WCFOL’s vision and dedication enable our libraries to thrive and remain a vibrant asset to our community.
Our Mission & Vision
Education is a fundamental right of every individual, and we are committed to ensuring that the Wilkes County Public Library has the necessary resources to provide access to information and knowledge to everyone in our community. The Friends’ financial help makes possible ongoing projects like upgrading the library's technology, renovating spaces in need of refurbishment, and organizing events to promote reading and literacy. Your support can make a difference.
The Wilkes County Friends of the Library is committed to promoting literacy and education in our community. Join us in our mission to support the Wilkes County Public Library and its programs for generations to come.
Our Book Store
Beginning on the second Thursday of each month, the Friends hosts a book sale at our book store. We have thousands of used books in many genres and have new books to offer each month because of generous donations of new and gently used books from the community and the library.
We average $1,500 in sales at each monthly sale, and these proceeds, our most significant fundraising source, go directly to funding library programs, events, and other needs.
So Many Books!
- Mysteries
- Horror
- Romance
- Westerns
- Bestsellers
- Travel
- NCAuthors
- Young Adult
- Kids
- Classics
- Poetry
- Religion
- Hobbies
- Sports
- Biographies
- History
- Cookbooks
- Research
- Foreign Language
- And More!
Book Sale Dates
Wilkes County
Friends of the Library
How to Find Us:
611 Cherry Street, N. Wilkesboro
(behind the Board of Education Bldg)
Turn into the Wilkes County Board of Education parking lot, then proceed straight, passing through a chain-link gate. You will see the Friends of the Library Bookstore ahead on the right. Parking is free.
Click the map for directions from Google Maps.
Friends Bookstore
Will You Be A Friend?
Consider becoming a member to show your support of the library and its role in the community. Membership in the Friends of Wilkes County Public Library is open to all interested individuals, organizations, and businesses.
Membership Levels:
- Individual: $15
- Family: $25
- Sustainer: $35
- Patron: $50
Join Online in Two Easy Steps!
Click the button below labeled “Step 1: Membership Info” to enter your membership information:
Next, click the button below to go to PayPal and pay securely using your credit / debit card.
Book Donations
Help us keep our book sales fresh with new titles to browse! We accept new and gently used books in good, readable condition. We do not currently accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedia sets, or other outdated materials with little resale value.
If you have some books to donate, please contact us via email to set up a date to drop them off at our book store.
Volunteer Opportunities
Monthly Book Sales
Once a month, year-round, the FOL hosts a book sale staffed by volunteers.
The only requirements are a love of books, friendliness, and 2 hours of your time!
Events
Have lots of time, or just a little? From baking to crafting to helping us host events to being a runner at our festival booth, we can use your help!
Book Store Organization
Do you sing the alphabet song in your head on a loop? You’d be in good company. We have a Tuesday / Thursday team of book store organizers that would be grateful for your assistance!
Calling All Crafters!
Have a flair for making things? We need your help! The Friends of the Library is creating items to sell in upcoming festival booths.
We’ll be hosting a workshop in the early fall, but in the meantime, contact us via email for more details and get started on your own!
Our BFF, the Wilkes County Public Library
Have you been to the library lately? There is ALWAYS something going on. We are their biggest fans, and they are our whole reason for being.
Click the link below to head to the library’s website, where you can browse books in their collection and o see their calendar of events and programs.