Social 5 March 2026

Wilmington Friends of the Library prep for another eventful year

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WILMINGTON – Because of January weather advisories, the Wilmington Public Library’s Friends of the Library’s (FOL) first meeting of 2026 was delayed until February when the volunteer group discussed special events planned for the calendar year and recent donation requests.

Among the Wilmington Public Library (WPL) projects the FOL supported financially in 2025 were furnishings for the new teen space (pictured) on the second floor as well as equipment for the new Makerspace and other technology additions. The FOL also donated funds for books to be purchased for a special event at Holmes Elementary School in Wilmington and donated books to several non-profit organizations in Clinton County. Additionally, the FOL held two special events where those attending could bag their own books for free or a donation.

The FOL is a volunteer group that collects, stocks and rotates books that are available at the library for a monetary donation (but not for resale). The adult book room is located to the immediate left upon entering the main entrance of the library. Children and young adult books are available on a bookshelf across the room from the circulation desk.

According to the FOL bylaws, the group supports and cooperates with the library in developing services and facilities for the community that encourage reading and support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library Association Bill of Rights.

Book donations can be left in the main FOL room but they should not be more than 10 years old unless considered a classic.

The group welcomes new members who can assist with special events and attend meetings at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Kirk Room. The group also has a Facebook page and Hayslip can be contacted at (937) 556-8204 if interested in becoming involved.

FOL members include Jim Hayslip (president), Sharon Clifton (vice president), Kathy Kral (treasurer), Stephanie Boris (secretary), Dana Dunn (media officer), George Cook, Ann Kuehn, Judy Elam, Vicki Wilson, Sharon Clifton, Ann Bergenfeld, Ann Sandler, Jennilou Grotevant, Jennifer Sabin and Sharon Trivett.

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