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Summer Reading: Sponsors and Partners

Friends of the Carteret County Public Library, Beaufort, Bogue Banks, and Western Carteret Branches

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that plays a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the services and resources provided by public libraries. They are composed of dedicated volunteers and community members who are passionate about promoting literacy, fostering a love for reading, and ensuring the success of local libraries. 

Funds raised by our Friends provide

  • Programming for all ages
  • Support the Summer Reading Program for children
  • Furniture and building improvements
  • Special project funding

Friends of the Library provide invaluable support by fundraising, advocating, volunteering, organizing programs, and promoting literacy. Their efforts help strengthen and sustain public libraries, ensuring that they continue to serve as vital community resources for education, enrichment, and connection.

Kiwanis Club of the Crystal Coast

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Schools, hospitals, governments, other nonprofits, corporations, foundations and more have all reaped the benefits of collaborating with Kiwanis clubs. 

Kiwanis Clubs Internationally are involved in more than 150,000 community-service projects each year and annually raise more than $110 million. Together, Kiwanians dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and help children.

It's in the 8,300 clubs worldwide that children are served and our communities improved.

Morehead City Marlins

The Morehead City Marlins are proud to announce a partnership with both the Morehead City Library and the Carteret County Public Library System! As each library system rolls out their respective summer reading programs, the Marlins will work in tandem to build awareness and encourage families to enjoy reading together this summer!

Along with the many fun prizes that each library will provide for students who attain their reading goals throughout the summer, a Morehead City Marlins Dive Tag will be awarded to each student who meets their first monthly goal. Simply present this Dive Tag at the Marlins Ticket Office and receive entry into any Marlins home game throughout the 2023 season for just $5! 

The Marlins Youth Literary Initiative will kick off in 2023, but will only continue to grow with the support of the community! Help spread the word as we slide into summer reading together!

For more information or general inquiries, please contact the Marlins at info@mhcmarlins.com