BRIGHT STAR
One of the hardest working teams in the county that helps to raise funds to keep our library stocked with things they need and also provides fun programs for the community is a group of nonprofit volunteers called “The Friends of the Bladen County Public Libray.”
In 2022 the Bladen Journal posted, “At the Bladen County Public Library, you can find volunteers helping with various tasks — from tidying up the shelves, helping with Storytime craft projects, to cleaning up around the grounds, and even sprucing up the landscaping.
“We absolutely love and need our library volunteers,” said Sheila Nance, director of the Bladen County Public Library. “We are very thankful that there are wonderful people willing to sacrifice their free time to help us serve at the library.”
Typically, the library has high school volunteers in need of service hours for Beta Club who are very helpful with an array of library tasks, but they also have a volunteer ladies group that actively look for members to join their group, “Friends of the Bladen County Public Library Group.”
“We’ve have been blessed the last few months,” Nance explained, “as they keep our book sale table operating, and they are currently fundraising toward the application process for nonprofit status.”
“The Friends of the Bladen County public Library is actively looking for new members to join. Membership dues range from $10 to $150 per year and are tax deductible.”
This year, the library has planned a special treat for local nursing home residents. The event is called “Valentines for Nursing Home Residents” where people from the community can make homemade Valentines Cards including words of encouragement. In addition, community members can donate a new stuffed animal to go with the card. Community members are encouraged to drop off cards and stuffed animals at The Bladen County Public Library by Feb. 7. The address is: 111 N. Cypress St. Elizabethtown, NC 28337. You can also contact 910-862- 6990 for further questions.
The weekly bright star award is a free service provided by the Bladen Journal. If you would like your business to be featured, contact the Bladen Journal editor and general manager, Mark DeLap at: mdelap@bladenjournal.com