Newsletter Archive

FOCPL April 2026 Newsletter

On April 8, we had the joy of hosting our annual staff appreciation luncheons at both the Main and Southern branches. Huge thanks to Cornicione for providing such a delicious…

FOCPL March 2026 Newsletter

Our recent used book sale was another big success! Woo hoo! Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped with setup, sales, and breakdown. We couldn’t have done it…

FOCPL February 2026 Newsletter

On February 7, the Friends greeted 398 people at the Main Branch for this nationwide celebration. Children received free books, friendship bracelets, and book-themed stickers an…

FOCPL December Newsletter

Dear Friends, We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are thankful for YOU! Your membership dues, contributions, and book sale purchases enable us to provide invaluable…

FOCPL November Newsletter

Dear Friends, Happy November! The next Friends board meeting will be Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 in the meeting room at the main library in Hillsborough. All members are welco…

FOCPL October Newsletter

Dear Friends, Join us next Friday, October 17th for the Book Walk ribbon cutting in Efland-Cheeks Park! The fun will start at 11:00, and will include a children’s craft ac…

FOCPL September 2025 Newsletter

Dear Friends, We hope you all had a nice and relaxing Labor Day Weekend! Book Sale It’s that time of year again! Our next book sale is coming up soon!…

FOCPL August Newsletter

Dear Friends, It’s been a fantastic summer, and there’s more great stuff to come! The library’s Summer Reading program was a big success, as always! Everyone had a wonderf…

Last Chance – Teen Writing Program this Saturday

Dear Friends, Make sure your young writer doesn’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hone their skills! The Friends will host a creative writing program for teen writers t…

FOCPL July Newsletter

Dear Friends, Happy Independence Day! We hope you have a fun and relaxing celebration. Creative Writing Program For Young Writers Know a teen who loves to write? Be sure to…

FOCPL June Newsletter

Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying a fun summer so far! Happy Juneteenth! Just a reminder that there will be no Friends meeting this month due to the Juneteenth…

FOCPL May Newsletter

Dear Friends, Happy May! Summer is on its way, and soon it will be time for the Summer Reading Kickoff and Community Resource Fair! Join in the fun Saturday, June…

FOCPL April 2025 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Book Sale Our recent used book sale was another big success! Woo hoo! Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped with setup, sales, and breakdown. We…

FOCPL March 2025 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Happy spring! Celebrate the arrival of the season by attending our used book sale! Book Sale The book sale will be open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm…

FOCPL February Newsletter

Dear Friends, Join us for the next board meeting on Thursday, February 20th at 7:00 pm in the library’s meeting room. All members are welcome. The proposed agenda is at…

FOCPL December Newsletter

Dear Friends, We hope all of your holiday preparations are going well, and that you have a wonderful holiday season! December Meeting/Board Election Just a reminder that our Dec…

FOCPL November Newsletter

Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and we hope you have lots to be thankful for! FOCPL is thankful for YOU! Your membership dues, donations, and help at book…

FOCPL October Newsletter

Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves and gorgeous weather! Author Event A Huge Success Our recent evening event with authors Eryk Pruitt and S.A. C…

More Seats Opened for Friday’s Author Event with Crime Writers S.A. Cosby & Eryk Pruitt

Dear Friends, Due to high demand for seats at this Friday’s author event, we plan to move book sales into the main part of the library so that we can…

More Seats Opened for Friday’s Author Event with Crime Writers S.A. Cosby & Eryk Pruitt

Dear Friends, Due to high demand for seats at this Friday’s author event, we plan to move book sales into the main part of the library so that we can…

FOCPL September Newsletter

Dear Friends, Book Sale Update Our recent book sale was another great success! Thanks to everyone who helped with sorting, set up, sales, and takedown, and to everyone who donat…

FOCPL Book Sale & Author Event

Dear Friends, Just a reminder that our next book sale is coming up very soon! We have some open spots in the volunteer schedule, and we can use your help!…

FOCPL Book Sale & Author Event

Dear Friends, Just a reminder that our next book sale is coming up very soon! We have some open spots in the volunteer schedule, and we can use your help!…

FOCPL News & Book Sale Volunteer Link

Dear Friends, I hope you all are doing well and that you have some fun plans for the upcoming Labor Day holiday! Summer Reading Program Was A Big Success! At…

FOCPL News & Book Sale Volunteer Link

Dear Friends, Hope you all are doing well and that you have some fun plans for the upcoming Labor Day holiday! Summer Reading Program Was A Big Success! At our…

FOCPL July Newsletter

Dear Friends, I hope you had an enjoyable 4th of July! Next Meeting Because July is a popular time for summer vacations, we’re skipping a meeting this month. But we’ll…

FOCPL June 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends, The official start of summer will soon be here! The library has all sort of great events planned for the summer. You can find details on the library’s…

FOCPL May Newsletter

Dear Friends, It’s time for spring cleaning! The Friends have been working hard to clean up our bylaws and refresh our Facebook presence. Bylaws Update The board recently revi…

FOCPL April Newsletter

Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying the April showers! Hillsborough is certainly pretty right now with all the fresh blooms. Book Sale Update We did it again! Last week’s…

FOCPL March 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Spring is almost here, and so is our next book sale! Book Sale The sale will run from Friday, April 5th – Sunday, April 7th, with a Friends…

Be Part of an Exciting New Project!

Friends of the Orange County Public Library Family Membership William McLean Active Dear Friend of the Orange County Public Library, These books were made for walking!  With th…

February 2024 FOCPL Newsletter

Dear Friends, 2024 is off to a great start for the Friends of the Orange County Public Library! At our January meeting, we were proud to welcome William McLean to…

FOCPL – January Newsletter

Dear Friends, It’s a new year! We hope 2024 will be a wonderful year for you. New Meeting Day: With the new year comes a new meeting day. Starting this…

FOCPL December Newsletter – Join Us Dec. 14th for the Annual Meeting & Social

Dear Friends, Lots of great stuff is happening at our library! Nonperishable Food Drive ‘Tis the season of giving! The library will be collecting nonperishable food items on S…

NaNoWriMo Write-In and More FOCPL News

Dear Friends, Below is our agenda for our upcoming board meeting on Thursday, November 9th. All members are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link also…

FOCPL – The Latest News from the Friends!

Dear Friends, Book Sale News The recent book sale was a big success, and it couldn’t have happened without the wonderful volunteers who helped with setup and sales. Together, …

FOCPL – September Newsletter

Dear Friends, There’s so much great news to share with you! Book Sale Dates/Hours: Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming book sale, which will take place Friday,…

FOCPL – Upcoming Board Meeting and Book Sale News

Dear Friends, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer! Next Board Meeting Just a reminder that our next board meeting will be Thursday, August 10th at 7:00 pm in…

FOCPL Volunteer Opportunity – Book Sorters Needed!

Dear Friends, Our used book sales are our biggest fundraiser, and allow us to support so many great programs at the library, such as the summer reading program. A lot…

FOCPL June Meeting Updates & More!

Dear Friends, Our June board meeting was a great success! We discussed hosting an event for National Novel Writing Month (“NaNoRiMo”), which takes place each November. We de…

FOCPL June Meeting Updates & More!

Dear Friends, Our June board meeting was a great success! We discussed hosting an event for National Novel Writing Month (“NaNoRiMo”), which takes place each November. We de…

FOCPL June Meeting & News

Dear Friends, Our next board meeting will be this Thursday, June 8th at 7:00 pm and will be held in person in the library’s community room, with a Zoom option…

FOCPL June Meeting & News

Dear Friends, Our next board meeting will be this Thursday, June 8th at 7:00 pm and will be held in person in the library’s community room, with a Zoom option…

FOCPL May Meeting Information

Dear Friends, The staff appreciation luncheon we hosted for National Library Week was a great success! The staff enjoyed a variety of delicious pizzas, salads, and dessert, and …

Drink Donations Request, Upcoming Meeting, and More!

Dear Friends, MEETING: Just a reminder that our next board meeting is Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 in the library’s meeting room. All Friends members are welcome to attend. Be…

Great News from the FOCPL!

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share some great news with you! Our recent book sale was a huge success and brought in over $5,600. Hooray! These funds will go…

Congratulations to the raffle winner!

Congratulations to the winner of our raffle giveaway for a 5-night stay in a mountain home. Our lucky winner was Deborah Burch! We appreciate all of the support of the Friends d…

Raffle All Through the Month of May! Win a Mountain Cabin Stay

Plan your mountain vacation today! For just $25, you can enter to win a 5-night stay in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! Your payment also entitles you to an option…

Spring Book Sale April 29 – May 1

We’re having our first post-COVID book sale! We’ve been taking in lots of unwanted books during the lockdown period that want to find a place in your home. So come o…

Friends of the Orange County Public Library Annual Meeting (Virtual)

The FOCPL Board of Directors will be having our annual meeting on Thursday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. All members are invited to join us. We will send out an announcem…

Free December Event: Share Holiday Memories

Please note that this event has been cancelled.

Free November Event: Slow Food for the Holidays

Slow food is what we all used to eat on the holidays–and most other days of the year: delicious fare that was grown in the back yard or on local farms or prepared by neigh…

Free October Event: Living–Get By, Get Over, and Get Better

This Sunday, October 17, at 2 p.m., please join us for a conversation with two special guests: Horace Johnson III, the son of the first and only Black mayor of Hillsbo…

Free September Event: OYNTTT Master Gardeners About Fall Planting

Combine fall fun and a hedge against COVID supply-chain worries–have a fall vegetable and flower garden. You can raise delicious food, be thrilled by fall flowers, and get…

August Event Cancelled

Our August Zoom event has been cancelled. We will reschedule a Q&A with Orange County Master Gardeners in September. Thank you!

Free July Event: OYNTTT Writers About Writing

Thinking of writing a story?  A novel?  A play? OYNTTT – (Oh, you need to talk to …) Authors Melissa Bourbon/Winnie Archer, Samantha Dunaway Bryant, and Diane Kell…

June Event: Fathers’ Day Q&A With Fishing Experts

In June … Oh You Need To Talk To (OYNTTT) Jim Coveney and Tim Wipperman if you are at all even slightly interested in fishing.  Any kind of fishing.   Jim says that he was a…

May Event: Knitting, Quilting, Weaving OYNTTT Zoom Meeting

Complete the form below to register for the meeting. The second in our Oh You Need To Talk To series will feature local fiber artists. Cara Chinery and Carolyn Carlson are two p…

Vacation Raffle and Membership Drive!

The raffle is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Jane Trumbull, and a big thanks to everyone who donated! Want to head up to the high country for a memory-making mountai…

March Membership Drive and Vacation Raffle Coming Soon!

Up, up, and away! March membership drive and mountain vacation raffle fundraiser coming soon. Your donations support library programs could win you a five-night getaway!

March Membership Drive: Something Special Is Coming

Orange County Public Library Summer Learning Is Here

Summer learning is happening now for young readers, teens, and adults. Read all about it on the Orange County Public Library website. As a Friend, your membership helps support…

Free Book Fundraiser

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library supports library programs that benefit our community, and the majority of funds are raised through used book sales. Unfortunately…

Friends Book Sales and Other Events Suspended

As all our Friends are no doubt aware, the Orange County Public Library has been closed in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Friends of the Library events, includ…

January Pop-up Book Sale

Because our donation box is overflowing, we will be holding a short, weekend-only popup book sale from January 24-26. Please plan to stop by to take advantage of some book barga…

33rd Annual Candlelight Tour and Film Showing

Volunteers are still needed for the 33rd Annual Candlelight Tour on December 8, 2019. The theme this year is “Books by Candlelight,” highlighting some of our well-kn…

Volunteers Needed: Candlelight Tour, December 8

Dear Friends:It is that time of year again: our 33rd Annual Candlelight Tour on December 8, 2019! The theme this year is “Books by Candlelight,” and it will hig…

Fall Book Sale

The fall book sale will be October 23-27. Wednesday, Oct 23, is Friends Preview day from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Orange County Public Library. Members only! S…

Fall Book Drive: Donations Needed

When: Saturday, October 19, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Meeting Room, Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough We are soliciting donations for our Fall Book Sale. P…

An Interview With Melissa Bourbon/Winnie Archer

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Dee Stribling

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Alexis Thomas

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Clay Carmichael

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Donna Vitucci

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Steven Petrow

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Emily Buehler

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with James Maxey

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

An Interview with Tamara Aycock

The Local Authors Book Fair is almost here! We’re so excited about our fabulous list of guests and hope all of you will come out to support our vibrant local writing commu…

Local Author Book Fair September 26-28

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library are proud to present our second annual LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Orange County Public…

July Popup Book Sale

Because our donation box is overflowing, we will be holding a short, weekend-only popup book sale from July 19-21. Please plan to stop by to take advantage of some book bargains…

Last Fridays Movie Nights

The FOCPL is sponsoring movie nights on the next two Hillsborough Last Fridays — free and suitable for the entire family. We hope you can join us! Friday, June 28, 6:30 p.…

Hillsborough Comics Fair – May 25

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library present the first Hillsborough Comics Fair, on May 25, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Orange County Public Library, downtown…

Spring Book Sale

The Spring Book Sale is fast approaching, and this year we have extended our hours to give everyone plenty of time to come by. As always, the sale will be held in the Meeting Ro…

Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair at a Glance

When: Saturday November 24, 10am-5pm Where: The Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough READING AND SIGNING SCHEDULE 10-11 Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green   Dealer ro…

Author Spotlight: Suzanne Adair

We continue our spotlight on this Saturday’s authors with the most recent addition to the event, Suzanne Adair! 1. Tell us about your writing’s connection to Hillsbo…

Author Spotlight: Morrow Dowdle

Tell us about your latest work. My first chapbook, Nature v. Nurture, was published by Artagem Graphic Library and will debut at the Hillsborough Local Author book fair. It&#821…

Author Spotlight: Barbara Claypole White

It’s almost here! The Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair at the Orange County Public Library is this Saturday, November 24! Details including reading schedules can be fou…

Hillsborough Local Book Fair Schedule of Events

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library present the Hillsborough Local Authors Book Fair on Saturday, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted in the Main Branch o…

Author Spotlight: Nancy Learned Haines

Come to the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough next Saturday to meet almost two dozen local authors including today’s featured author, Nancy Learned Haines! Tell…

Author Spotlight: Lee Smith

  Join us November 24 at the Orange County Public Library for the  Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair!  Today we hear from one of our guests, Lee Smith! Tell us about y…

Author Spotlight: Laine Cunningham

November 24! Orange County Public Library! Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! Where one of the awesome authors you’ll be able to meet is Laine Cunningham! Tell us about …

Author Spotlight: Pam Baggett

The Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair is almost here! Read all about it! Today we continue our author spotlights with Pam Baggett! Tell us about your latest work. My chapbook,…

Author Spotlight: James Maxey

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Author Spotlight: Dori Ann Dupre

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Author Spotlight: Frances M. Wood

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Author Spotlight: Anne Anthony

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Author Spotlight: Anna Jean Mayhew

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Author Spotlight: Samantha Bryant

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Author Spotlight: Emily Buehler

On November 24, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library will host its first ever Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair! You can read more about the event here. Leading up,…

Notice: Change of Location for Real-Life Ghost Stories

Because of the poor weather forecast for tomorrow night, our Halloween event — Real-Life Ghost Stories — will be held in the Meeting Room of the Main Branch of the…

Fall Events: Friends of Orange County Public Library

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library has an exciting slate of events planned for this fall. Please save the dates! Real-Life Ghost Stories Friday, October 26, 7 p.m. …

EVENT: Hillsborough Classic Film Society Screening of On the Waterfront

The Hillsborough Classic Film Society presents: ON THE WATERFRONT, Columbia Pictures, 1954 Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, and E…

Pop-up Book Sale Next Weekend

Summer Book Sale to benefit the Orange County Public Library at the Main Library in Hillsborough: August 17* 9:30 – 5:30 August 18 9:30 – 5:30 August 19 12:00 &#8211…

Free Concert This Friday: Hooverville featuring John Claude Bemis

In conjunction with Hillsborough’s Last Fridays, the Friends of the Orange County Public Library are proud to sponsor a free concert this Friday, July 27, at 8:00 p.m. H…

EVENT: Blibbering Humdingers in Concert This Friday

Come out to Last Friday in Hillsborough this Friday evening, June 29, and stay for a Friends-sponsored concert in the meeting room of the library, from 7-8 p.m. in support of th…

Friends of the Orange County Public Library Annual Garden Party

You’re invited to join the Friends of the Orange County Public Library for their annual Garden Party Saturday, May 19, 3pm to 6pm. Hosted by: Harry & Peregrine Kavros, Hy…

Upcoming Events: Summer 2018

The Friends of Orange County Public Library are pleased to announce the following events planned for the Summer of 2018: Friendraiser Garden Party …………&#…

Reading and Reception for Nancy Peacock, Piedmont Laureate

Writers for Readers 2018: Dish–Exploring Life Through Food

Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium Lively discussion featuring renowned food writers with appetizers and drinks. Come and share the insights and recipes …

Volunteers Needed for Spring Book Sale

The spring book sale will be held March 8-11, 2018, at the Orange County Public Library main branch in Hillsborough. We need volunteers to: help set up on Monday and Tuesday …

Annual Meeting 2017: President’s Report

  By Harry Kavros, President, Friends of the Orange County Public Library Board of Directors When I was six years old my family moved to the edge of civilization. Our house…

Annual Meeting on December 2, 2017

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library will be holding our annual meeting this Saturday, December 2, at 3:00 p.m., in the meeting room of the Main Branch of the Libra…

October Discounts and Events

As an incentive for our members, we are pleased to announce two discounts at local merchants for Friends members only in October. On Thursday evenings–October 5, 12, and 2…

Fall Book Sale Events and Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to work the Friends of the Orange County Public Library Fall Book Sale between September 25 and October 1! We need volunteers to: help set up on Monday a…

Friendraiser

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library held our first “Friendraiser” on the evening of August 5. David Terry graciously opened his beautiful historic house …

Reminder: “Friendraiser” This Saturday

When: Saturday, August 5, 4-7 p.m. Where: 117 E. Queen Street, Hillsborough, NC Register here — it’s free! The “Friendraiser” is our way of sincerely thanking…

Little Free Library Opens in Gold Park

On your next visit to Gold Park, check out the books in the “free little library” recently installed along the walking loop. The Orange County Public Library donated books t…

What are you reading? Book Club

Book Club for fourth-sixth graders. First Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

Summer Sonnets: Poetry by Mimi Herman

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library are pleased to host 2017 Piedmont Laureate Mimi Herman for a reading of her poetry followed by a brief reception on August 30, 20…

Fish the Magish and upcoming Summer Events

Crowd favorite Fish the Magish returned to the main library this afternoon to perform for a packed house of children and families.   Part comedian, part teacher, and part m…

First Annual “Friendraiser” Gala

Join us on August 5 from 4-7 p.m. for our first annual “Friendraiser” Gala. This “Friendraiser” is our way of sincerely thanking the many volunteers who, over t…

Summer Loving: Discover the Greatest Love Stories to Read This Summer

Saturday, July 8, 1-2 pm, in the Meeting Room at the Main Library: A panel of local authors recommends the greatest love stories to read this summer at this event sponsored by …

FOCPL Contributes to Books on Break to Promote Summer Reading

Book Harvest recently gave thousands of books to a thrilled cohort of elementary-school students at a Books on Break event. The Friends of the Orange County Public Library was p…

Summer Learning: The Best of Nonfiction

Local author panel: Monday, June 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Main Library A lot of people associate summer reading with romances and thrillers. But what if y…

First Monday Classics: Rebecca by Daphne De Maurier

On June 5, our First Monday Classic at the Orange County Public Library is Rebecca by Daphne De Maurier. Its credentials as a classic are pretty impressive. Published in 1938, t…

Summer Learning at the Orange County Public Library

Summer is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for Summer Learning at the Orange County Public Library! This year’s theme is “Build a Better World,&#8221…

Book Sale Success

We had a terrific book sale last weekend, thanks in large part to our terrific volunteers, as well as to all the members of the community who turned out for the sale. We raised …

Spring Book Sale, May 11-14

Thursday, May 11, 5-7:30pm: Preview sale, reception, and silent auction for members only Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, 10am-5:30pm: General sale and silent auction open …

First Monday Classics – The Stranger by Albert Camus

On May 1, First Monday Classics will be tackling The Stranger by Albert Camus. While researching the book, I saw multiple references to the fact that it’s often assigned readi…

First Monday Classics: The Grapes of Wrath

On the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm, I take part in the First Monday Classics Book Club at the Orange County Library in Hillsborough. April 3 will be the second annivers…

Fund-Raising Success!

Thank you to all the Friends and other supporters who donated to our GoFundMe campaign to help the Orange County Public Library after it was recently flooded. We raised $1,500 i…

Emergency Fund-Raising to Repair Flood Damage to Orange County Public Library

Donate now. The Main Orange County Public Library sustained significant flooding during the winter storm this past week. Most of the damage occurred in the Teen Room and the Chi…

Annual Meeting: December 3, 2016

Friends of the Orange County Public Library hosts their annual meeting on Saturday, December 3, 2017, from 10am-12 noon. The meeting will be held in the main branch of the Orang…

Book Launch Party: Change of Life by Samantha Bryant

The Friends is happy to sponsor the launch party for local author Samantha Bryant’s new novel, Change of Life, on May 1 at 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the main branc…

Patients Need Books

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough campus opened last summer, and patients and their families are looking for good reads. Bring a box of new or gently used books to the library and we&#…

Get Set for Summer Reading

Celebrate with us Saturday, June 11. We’ll start with a fun run and walk along Riverwalk. Then we’ll move to the Main Library for more fun. Webpage coming soon! Ho…

Writers for Readers Book & Author Event

Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 p.m., The Friday Center, Chapel Hill This year the Writers for Readers Book and Author Event, sponsored by Orange Literacy, features mystery writers Sand…

Upcoming Events: Lee Smith Book Signing and Writing Workshop

These upcoming events are sponsored by the Library and will be held in the main branch in Hillsborough. Mark your calendars!   Book Signing and Reading with Lee Smith | Mai…

Spring Book Sale Success

by Lori-Anne Shapiro, Chair of the Board of the Friends of Orange County Public Library Wow! What a successful sale it was! Thank you to all our volunteers, especially our woman…

Did You Know? Children’s Programs at the Library

If you haven’t walked through the children’s section of the library recently, you may not have noticed all the new additions. Now there’s a puppet theater, puzzles, an…

Spring Book Sale Kick-off Reception and Silent Auction

Reminder: Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., we are hosting a kick-off reception for members only in the Meeting Room of the Library. Plan to drop by, get a first peek at the books f…

Donate art supplies at the Library

For years we have invited you to drop off donations to our library locations to help others in need. You always respond, providing non-perishables for the food pantry, toys for …

Spring Book Sale Weekend

FEBRUARY 25-28, 2016 ~ SPRING BOOK SALE WEEKEND *Special Friends Discount* Wed, Feb. 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Friends members receive 15% off Antonia’s Restaurant, 101 N. Chur…

Friends of the North Carolina Public Libraries Central Region Spring Workshop

Announcing the Friends of the North Carolina Public Libraries (FONCPL) Central Region Spring Workshop, Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10 am-Noon, Chapel Hill Public Library, 100…

New Book Club

First meeting: Wednesday, February 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you interested in discovering a new genre? Want to try science fiction or romance, but don’t know where to begin? Th…

Spring Book Sale!

Save the date! The Friends of the Orange County Public Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held February 26, 2016 to February 28, 2016. This year we will have a special kick-of…

Event: Bright Star Touring Theatre

Next Thursday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m., Orange County Main Library will be hosting Bright Star Touring Theatre for a production of George Washington Carver and Friends, a fast…

Upcoming Event: Friends Visioning Workshop

January 27, 2016, 6-8 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough We want to hear from you! What are your dreams for an ideal Friends group that …

Happy New Year to All Friends!

2016 is finally here, and it’s time to consider renewing your membership in the Friends of the Orange County Public Library, if you haven’t already done so. We are p…

First Monday Classics Book Club: 2016 Update

By Samantha Bryant; Covers by Nathan Kotecki The First Monday Classics Book Club meets at the main library in Hillsborough the first Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. …

Orange County Public Library Book Club Update for Winter 2016

By Sara Levinson The Book Club of the Orange County Public Library meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library. No registration is r…

Book Club Updates for 2016

There are now three different book clubs meeting at the library monthly, offering lots of choice to readers! First Monday Classics | Monday, January 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This club …

Upcoming Event: FOCPL Visioning Workshop

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library will be hosting a Visioning Workshop on Wednesday, January 27, at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Hillsborough library. We want…

An Amazing Annual Meeting

Everyone who attended the Friends of Orange County Public Library’s Annual Meeting on December 5 agreed that it was an awesome event. A terrific breakfast spread of pastri…

Book Donations Needed for Spring Book Sale

We need your book donations toward our Spring Book Sale, which in 2016 will be held in late February. There is currently no limit on the number of boxes of books that can be don…

Creating a Passion for Reading: Friends’ Annual Meeting

Please plan to join us December 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Friends’ Annual Meeting, with a terrific lineup of authors and other guest speakers and a catered brunch. The meeti…

Announcement: 2015 Annual Meeting and Board Elections

The FOCPL Board invites all members to attend our 2015 Annual Meeting on December 5, 2015, at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Meeting Room of the Main Branch of the Orang…

November Calendar of Events for Orange County Public Library

In addition to its regular, free programming, the Orange County Public Library is pleased to offer the following special programs in November. Unless otherwise noted, no registr…

Halloween at the Library

By Shannon Turlington The little goblins, ghouls, and assorted Star Wars characters came out in full force to the Orange County Public Library on Halloween for trick-or-treatin…

Five Tips for Reading Success

By Libbie Hough, Communications Specialist Reading is a critical skill and has direct impact on our success in school, work and life. If you are a parent or caregiver of a young…

Prep for College at the Library

By Libbie Hough, Communications Specialist Very few students like college entrance exams and most dread them. But for those students hoping to further their education at a comm…

Save the Date: 2015 FOCPL Annual Meeting

Save the Date: December 5, 2015, 10 a.m., in the meeting room of the Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough branch We’re putting together a terrific program for our Fr…

October Update: First Monday Classics

The Friends Are Seeking Volunteer Board Members

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library are seeking to fill open positions on our Board. We are looking for dynamic individuals who want to help us with “Creating…

Upcoming Library Event: Halloween Boonanza

Drop-in to the Orange County Public Library anytime on Halloween (Saturday, October 31) between 12:00-5:00 p.m. for games, crafts, and a spooky scavenger hunt.  Come in costume…

A Successful Fall Book Sale!

To all our Friends: Thank you! Your participation brought us another successful book sale! Think of yourself as part of a movement to Create a Passion to Read.  We sold hundre…

Upcoming Event: Panel of Local Writers

To get prepared for National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO), join local authors Jeremy Hawkins, Nathan Kotecki and Laurie McKay at the Orange County Public Library in Hillsboro…

StaffFest: Join us for an appreciation of Orange County Public Library Staff!

StaffFest will be held at Mystery Brewing Public House in Hillsborough on Sunday, October 4, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, Soomsoom Pita Pockets will b…

Requesting Book Donations for Fall Book Sale

We are soliciting your book donations for the fall book sale! For a short time, the limit of donating one bag or box of books per day has been lifted. Please leave your donation…

Orange County Library Book Club Selections for Fall 2015

By Sara Levinson The Book Club of the Orange County Public Library meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the meeting room of the library. No registration is requi…

Announcing the Fall Book Sale

With a line-up of outstanding local authors reading their books for kids! September 18-20, 2015, at the Main Library (Hillsborough) The Friends of the Orange County Public Libra…

Save the Dates for Exciting Fall Events!

Join the Friends of the Orange County Public Library as we plan an exciting FALL full of events! Fall Book Sale with Author Readings: September 18-20, 2015 We have three great a…

Summer Fun at the Library

In late June, the library unveiled its new logo. The image creates a transition from a question mark to an exclamation mark, moving from inquiry to answers and excitement. The c…

Coming Up: Tea with Barbara Claypole White

The Friends are co-sponsoring an afternoon tea to celebrate the publication of Barbara Claypole White’s book, The Perfect Son, on Sunday, July 12, from 4-5:30 p.m. at th…

Fall Book Sale and Donations Policy

The Friends Fall Book Sale is scheduled for September 18, 19, and 20. We rely on your book donations for our semi-annual book sales and ongoing book sale in the Library. Please …

July First Monday Classics Reads Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

There’s still more than a week left to read (or reread) this often-controversial classic of American literature and celebrate our country’s independence (July 6 at 6:30 p.m.…

OCPL Wins State Library Grant

by Libbie Hough The Orange County Public Library is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $17,882 grant from the State Library, Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). T…

Event: Book Launch Party

July 12  (Sunday), 4:30 PM —- Book Launch Party In January 2014 FOCPL sponsored a successful book launch event in the style of an afternoon tea for Barbara Claypole White…

Summer Reading Kickoff 2015!

By Libbie Hough Heroes were everywhere at the library’s Summer Reading 2015 kickoff event. Kids of all ages enjoyed crafts, snow cones, and battles between opposing knights. …

Books & Brews at the Hot Tin Roof

Our Books & Brews fundraising event at the Hot Tin Roof was a lot of fun for everyone who attended, despite the stormy weather that night! A raffle was held to give away som…

How Writing Connects Us: Writers for Readers Event in April

by Lori-Anne Shapiro On April 22 a fabulous event took place at The UNC-Friday Center in Chapel Hill: Writers for Readers, presented by Orange Literacy Council. As a member of t…

FOCPL Spring 2015 Book Sale: A Resounding Success!

By Lori-Anne Shapiro  We are happy to report that the 2015 Spring Book Sale was a huge success! We earned $2670, which, according to OCPL Director Lucinda Munger, was a record…

Celebrating National Poetry Month in April

by Lori-Anne Shapiro As a wannabe poet, I have to say Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough was the place to be from the very end of March ’til the end of April! Th…

New Book Club Reads the Works of Jane Austen

The Jane Austen Book Club launches this month! The club will meet the third Thursday of the month in the first-floor meeting room 6:30-7:30 p.m., beginning on June 18 with Pride…

Event: Summer Reading Kickoff This Saturday

The Orange County Public Library invites families to attend Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free and festive event marks the beginning of…

First Monday Classics Book Club Update

By Samantha Bryant The First Monday Classics Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a classic novel. Meetings are held at the main library in H…

Volunteers Needed for Summer Reading Kickoff

Summer Reading Kickoff is happening Saturday, June 6! Like last year, the event will be held in the parking lot beside the Library. Lots of great activities are planned, and we …

A Successful Spring Book Sale

The semi-annual Friends book sale was held April 24-26. The back meeting room at the Library was overflowing with books and with eager customers. One highlight of the sale was a…

Book Club Selections for Summer 2015

By Sara Levinson The Book Club of the Orange County Public Library meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library. No registration is re…

Orange County Public Library Celebrates the Hillsborough Spring Garden Tour

The Orange County Public Library is partnering with the Hillsborough Garden Club to offer  events connected to the Spring Garden Tour. This semi-annual event will feature 12 of…

Local Event: Read Local Book Festival

The Read Local Book Festival is happening in Durham this weekend, May 15-17. The festival brings together local writers, publishers, booksellers, libraries, designers, artists,…

New Ebooks for May

Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee’s much-anticipated sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird, is estimated to be released on July 14. Get in line to check out the ebook from the L…

Event: Summer Reading Kickoff

2nd Annual Summer Reading Kickoff – June 6 We had so much fun last year we decided to do it again! Mark your calendar on June 6 for our 2nd Annual Summer Reading Kickoff. Join…

Orange County Launches New Website

Orange County invites the public to visit its newly designed Web site at: www.orangecountync.gov The entire website, including the pages for the Orange County Public Library an…

Friends Newsletter, Spring 2015PDF

SPRING 2015 Save the Date! Friends' Matters Friends of the Orange County Public Library Meet the New Board Members Good news for the Friends of the Orange County Public Library!…

Event: Poetry Reading

March 28th (Saturday), 11:00 AM —- Poetry Reading Joanna Imogen Davidson, a Gilbert-Chappell Student Poet, and Dr. Lynn Veach Sadler, a Central Region Gilbert-Chappell Dis…

Around the Library: Youth Services (Spring 2015)

The year is off to a great start in youth services at the Orange County Public Library. In January Tiny Tots Storytime had record attendance—77 children and parents—and fami…

Around the Library: Adult and Teen Services (Spring 2015)

Second Floor Makeover A huge thank you is due to FOCPL for their generous contribution to our recently completed second floor makeover. This makeover included a collection recon…

First Monday Classics Book Club (Spring 2015)

By Samantha Bryant The First Monday Classics book discussion group is celebrating its first anniversary this April. The group is co-hosted by local authors James Maxey and Natha…

Meet the New Board Members

Good news for the Friends of the Orange County Public Library! We now have two excellent new board members. We are still seeking a third member to fill an open seat. FOCPL Board…

FOCPL 2014 Annual Meeting

The 2014 FOCPL Annual Meeting was held in conjunction with the December Board Meeting on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2014, in the library’s meeting room, which was decorat…

Orange County Library Book Club (Spring 2015)

By Sara Levinson Our April 14 meeting will be one of our two annual reader’s choice meetings. This is when members share what they have been reading with each other and also w…

Friends Newsletter, December 2014PDF

by Lori-Anne Shapiro, FOCPL Board Secretary We certainly reached across the aisle on this one! Friends groups convened, coordinated and collaborated - - - from near and far, fro…

Friends Newsletter, August 2014PDF

The Adult and Teen Services Department enjoyed a busy summer full of fun events, great reads, and new services. We started things off on June 14 with our first -ever Summer Read…

Friends Newsletter, June 2014PDF

by Chris Holaday, FOCPL Book Sale Coordinator, Newsletter Copy Editor We're happy to report that, once again, the Friends' Book Sale has been a success. We'd like to thank every…

Friends Newsletter, March 2014PDF

by Erin Hils Shepherd, FOCPL Chair, Nominating Committee On Saturday, December 7, four new members were voted onto the FOCPL Board of Directors to serve in 2014 and 2015. The Bo…

Friends Newsletter, December 2013PDF

Raised funds to assist Library $1,653 from Spring Book Sale $1,797 from Fall Book Sale As of October, $1,897 from ongoing sale As of October, $2,534 from memberships Donated $16…

Friends Newsletter, September 2013PDF

by Steve Lorenz, Circulation Supervisor Kevin Delaney, 18 -year veteran of OCPL, retired at the end of August. Always ready with a hearty laugh or a good children's book recomme…

Friends Newsletter, July 2013PDF

by Janet L. Flowers, FOCPL President On April 26 th, the Friends Board and members hosted a library staff appreciation breakfast. There were 45 people in attendance, almost even…

Friends Newsletter, December 2012PDF

Volume 2, Issue 4 You are cordially invited to the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Orange County Public Library Saturday, December 1, 2012 2:00 p.m. Large Meeting Room, Ora…

Friends Newsletter, September 2012PDF

Volume 2, Issue 3 On Monday, July 23, 2012, the Boards of the FOCPL and Carrboro Friends met for the first time. FOCPL was formed in 1982, and the Carrboro Friends came together…

Friends Newsletter, June 2012PDF

Volume 2, Issue 2 The Friends have been honored by a very generous bequest left through the estate of Sandra Peterson, a former President of the Friends Group. Ms. Peterson's $1…

Friends Newsletter, March 2012PDF

FOCPL partners with community foundation Friends of the Orange County Spring 2012 Book Sale Friday, March 30 4:00-6:00 pm Friends Only You may join at the door. Saturday, March …

Friends Newsletter, November 2011PDF

and to encourage increased usage of the library facilities and services. Thirty years later, the Friends continue this mission on behalf of our fine local library. Library highl…