Friends of the Library

Purpose

The Friends of Friends of the Librarythe Hampton Public Library is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that is dedicated to supporting the Hampton Public Library through advocacy and fundraising.  Our members offer their time, skills and financial support to the Hampton Public Library in a variety of ways. A few of those are listed below:

  • Financial support for children/selected library programs, equipment and furniture
  • Sponsorship of the library’s rental collection
  • Library advocacy
  • Volunteer services

Activities

 Some of our activities include:

  • Best of Friends Gift Shop which is located in the Main Library lobby.  It is staffed by volunteers and members of the Friends of the Hampton Public Library. Visit our Facebook page to learn more:  FHPL Facebook 
  • Semi-annual used book sales in spring and fall
    • You can donate new and gently used books, books on CD, and DVDs to the Friends year-round. 
    • We cannot accept damp, moldy or mildewed books or books in poor condition (missing pages/covers, underlined, yellowed, etc.), encyclopedia’s and dated material such as computer manuals are also not acceptable. 
    • Drop off your tax-deductible donation at any branch of the Hampton Public Library. If your donation is larger than two boxes, please bring it to the Main Library.
  • Our Friendly Footnotes Newsletter and Postcards featuring:
    • Calendar of Book Sale Dates and Events
    • News from the Library Director about Happenings Around the Library
    • Best of Friends Giftshop Merchandise
    • Author Events and Book Signings 

Membership

 To become a Friend:

  • Visit any branch of the Hampton Public Library or The Best of Friends Gift Shop for membership envelopes or mail membership information and check to:
    • Friends of the Hampton Public Library                                                                                                                          c/o Hampton Public Library
       
      4207 Victoria Boulevard
       Hampton, VA 23669
  • Pay the Annual Dues:
    • $10 Individual; $25 Family; $50 Patron and Civic
    • $75 Corporate
    • $100 Life, over $100 Angel

Benefits of Membership

 Some of the benefits are:

  • 10% discount on Best of Friends Gift Shop purchases of $10 or more
  • Subscription to Friendly Footnotes newsletter and postcards
  • Invitation to preview member sales before each book sale
  • A warm, satisfied feeling for having helped your library and community

Consider Giving

Donate Anytime: Tax-Deductible donations to the Friends of the Hampton Public Library can made by mailing a check to the address below or contributing while visiting the Best of Friends Gift Shop or our Semi-Annual Book Sales. 

 Friends of the Hampton Public Library                                                                                          c/o Hampton Public Library
 
4207 Victoria Boulevard
 Hampton, VA 23669

Become Informed

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