The Friends of the 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