Purpose  

The Friends of the Hampton Public Library is a support organization whose 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's programs, equipment and furniture
• Library advocacy
• Sponsorship of the library's rental collection
• The Internet Demonstration Program
• Volunteer services

Activities 

Some of our activities include: 

• Best of Friends Gift Shop, 757-727-1253, in Main Library lobby (staffed by members of the Friends of the Hampton Public Library)
• Friendly Footnotes, a quarterly newsletter featuring:
  • Calendar of Events
  • New book list
  • News from the library director
• Semi-annual used book sales in winter and summer

Membership 

To become a Friend: 

• Call Valerie Gardner, (757) 727-1154
• Pay the Annual Dues:
• $10 Individual
• $25 Family
• $50 Patron and Civic
• $75 Corporate
• $100 Life, over $100 Angel

Benefits 

Some of the benefits are: 

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

Get Informed 

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