Join us
If you share our love of books and libraries, we invite you to join us and become a Friend. Dues are paid annually and there is a membership level for every budget! The Friends is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and meetings are open to all members.
Our organization
“Friends of the Southwest Brunswick Branch Library” may be a lot of words, but we are organized for a single purpose: to support the development of excellent library service for all residents throughout Brunswick County. We are a nonprofit membership organization made up entirely of volunteers who are passionate about the importance of the role of our library within the community.
Improve the community
culture as a result of a great
library.
Enjoy a library that is better
because of our volunteering
and fundraising efforts.
Enjoy the pride that comes
from knowing that you are
helping to spread the joy of
reading and love of culture.
Welcome the opportunity to
meet new people.
The Friends of the Library is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization, so your donations are tax deductible.
We are pleased to now offer two methods for making donations:
Online (preferred) through Zeffy
No fees* to you or to the Friends of the Library - Southwest Brunswick Branch Library
Streamlined process (auto-generated confirmation, tax receipts, etc.)
*At time of checkout, Zeffy presents an "optional" donation to Zeffy to enable Zeffy to provide the free, online payment processing system to nonprofit organizations. If you do not want to make a donation to Zeffy, just select Other in drop-down field and leave amount blank.
Paper/Mail Option
Print and complete the form
Make check payable to Friends of the Library - Southwest Brunswick Branch
Drop off the check at the Library - Membership Mail box
Mail the form and check to:
Friends of the Library - Southwest Brunswick Branch
9400 Ocean Hwy West
Carolina Shores, NC 28467
Contributions are tax-deductible. Please make checks out to Friends of the Southwest Brunswick Branch Library.
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
Friends $10
Family $20
Patron $50
Sponsor $100
Benefactor $150
Other Donation ____
Name ____________________________________
Address___________________________________
City, ST Zip ________________________________
Phone____________________________________
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How we spend our funds
The money we collect through member dues, donations, grants, and fundraising is all used to purchase new books, movies, library equipment and supplies, sponsor programs for children and adults, and support the library staff in meeting their goals in our community.