Friends of the Library-Campbell County

10/27/2026

📚🎨 **Calling All Creative Minds!**
The Friends of the Library Bookmark Contest is OPEN! 🖍️✨
Show off your creativity and design a bookmark that could inspire readers throughout our community!
🔖 Get the contest details and entry form here:
https://ccpls.info/friends/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FOTL_BookmarkContest_2026_TWO_SIDED.pdf

10/26/2026

📚 Friends of the Library Board Meeting!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 PM for the Friends of the Library Board Meeting at Campbell County Public Library!

💙 Get involved and help support your local library. We hope to see you there!

10/24/2026

🎨 Don’t miss your chance to see the amazing artwork of local teen artist Clark Breeden! 🖼️ Just one week left to enjoy his work on display at Campbell County Public Library!

10/21/2026

🧵 Sew many possibilities at your library! 🪡

Did you know CCPL has sewing machines and a serger available for use?

🧵 Ready to stitch up something amazing? 🪡 Did you know your library has sewing machines and a serger available for you to use? Whether you're a seasoned sewist or ready to try something new, we've got you covered!

Three ways to sew at CCPL:
🧵 Check it out! Take a sewing machine home and work on your project at your own pace.
✂️ Make it in our Makerspace! Bring your creativity and sew right here at your library.
🪡 Teen Room stitching! Teens can use a sewing machine to create, repair, and explore their sewing skills. New to sewing? If you're in grades 7-12, join The Hem Hangout, our teen sewing club that meets the first Tuesday of each month.

From simple repairs to creative projects, your next masterpiece starts at your library! 🧶

10/20/2026

📚 Fresh Titles Just Added! 👻

Looking for your next great read? 👀 We have restocked our Friends of the Library Shelf with new titles, including some spine-tingling reads perfect for spooky season! 🎃📖

Great books at great prices, all while supporting your local library! Every purchase helps fund library programs and services. 💙

10/10/2026

Come find a new craft today!

10/09/2026

Are you ready to get your craft swap on?!

🎨✂️ Ready to re-home your craft supplies? Clear out your craft stash and take home some new-to-you supplies and project inspiration at CCPL’s Craft Supply Swap! ♻️🧶

📦 SUPPLY DROP-OFF
Friday, October 9 • 12–5 p.m.
Bring your usable craft supplies to CCPL and receive a ticket for Early Bird shopping!

⭐ EARLY BIRD SWAP
Saturday, October 10 • 9–9:30 a.m.
For those who donated supplies.

🎉 OPEN SWAP
Saturday, October 10 • 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to browse and take FREE craft supplies!

🧵 CRAFT ITEMS ONLY!
Please leave dishes, knickknacks, décor, and other non-craft items at home.

♻️ One crafter’s stash is another crafter’s next project! Come swap, create, and give your supplies a new home!

10/07/2026

🎃📚 Ready for a fright? Pick your fear factor, grab a wrapped mystery book, and let the spooky reading begin! 👻

Head to the CCPL Teen Room and unwrap a fright! 🕷️📖

10/03/2026

📚 WHAT A BOOK SALE! 📚
Thanks to our incredible community, the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale saw a 20% increase in sales over last year, making it our second-highest sales year ever! 🎉

By the numbers:
📚 16,000+ items sold
🛍️ 390 bags sold on Bag Days
🍎 73 FREE bags given to local teachers & homeschoolers
📦 50+ boxes donated to local organizations after the sale
❤️ 33% increase in Friends memberships
🙌 67 volunteers
⏰ 347 volunteer hours

And the impact continued after the sale! Leftover books were donated to organizations throughout our community, including the Council of Community Services, YES House, Salvation Army, G.A.R.F., Boys & Girls Club, Campbell County Hospital, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, VA, and a Little Free Library at the airport created as part of a local Eagle Scout project.

To everyone who shopped, volunteered, joined the Friends, donated, or helped spread the word—THANK YOU for making this year’s sale such a success! 📚❤️

09/30/2026

🧵 Calling all creative teens! 🧵
Check out CCPL’s new Hem Hangout teen sewing club! ✨ Grades 7–12 can join the fun, learn some sewing basics, and create something awesome. 🪡🎨

We're firing up the sewing machines for 🧵The Hem Hangout, our CCPL teen sewing club! 🧵Got creativity? Ready to stitch something awesome? In grades 7-12? Join us Tuesday, October 6, 3:30pm in the Teen Room!

Join our monthly sewing club the first Tuesday each month and enjoy a chill space to learn and create. No experience? No problem! We’ve got the supplies, guidance, and good vibes.

🪡 Learn the basics of sewing
🎨 Create fun DIY projects
✨ Express your personal style, one stitch at a time
💡 Bring your ideas and let’s make something awesome!