Events – Friends of the Orange County Public Library

Upcoming Events

SEP 17

September 17, 2026 – September 20, 2026 Main Library Community Room

Shop gently used books at low prices. Friends members shop first at the Thursday evening member preview.

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Past Friends Events

Book sales, author programs, meetings, and community events documented from Friends newsletters and library calendars since 2014.

2026 2 events

MAY 30

May 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM River Park

FOCPL invites you to the 2nd Annual Summer Reading Kickoff & Community Resource Fair on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 am–1 pm at River Park, 228 S Churton Street, Hillsborough. Celebrate this summer\\\'s theme — \\\"Unearth New Adventures\\\" — with dinosaurs, paleontology, archaeology, live entertainment, activities, and 35+ community partners. Free and open to all ages!

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MAR 13

March 13, 2026

Our next book sale will be held Friday, March 13th - Sunday, March 15th, 2026, with a Friends Members-Only presale from 5:00 - 7:00 on Thursday, March 12th.

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2025 7 events

OCT 17

October 17, 2025

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, a

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SEP 20

September 20, 2025 Main Library, Hillsborough

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 n

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JUN 19

June 19, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Main Library Community Room

ASPIRING TEEN WRITERS! If you\'ve completed 6-12th grade, be sure to sign up for the creative writing program to be held at the library in Hillsborough on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 - 4:00. Author Alex Evanovich will be sharing her expertise, and all attendees get a FREE copy of her book Keeper Chance and the Conundrum of Chaos. Woo hoo!

APR 20

April 20, 2025

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 h

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MAR 20

March 20, 2025 – March 21, 2025 Main Library, Hillsborough

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 op

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MAR 9

March 9, 2025 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Main Library Community Room

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JAN 23

January 23, 2025 Virtual event

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2024 5 events

NOV 2

November 2, 2024 – November 9, 2024 Main Library Community Room

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OCT 4

October 4, 2024 Main Library Community Room

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SEP 12

September 12, 2024 – September 13, 2024 Main Library, Hillsborough

If you'd like to sign up to work a shift or two, you can do so at this link: Book Sale Volunteer Sign-Up Be sure to take advantage of the special Friends member

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APR 5

April 5, 2024 Main Library, Hillsborough

2024 Book Sale Dates: Be sure to mark your calendars for our 2024 book sale dates: Friday, April 5–Sunday, April 7 (members-only sale 5:00-7:00 on Thursday, Apr

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MAR 20

March 20, 2024

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, Apr

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2023 3 events

DEC 14

December 14, 2023

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

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SEP 15

September 15, 2023 Main Library, Hillsborough

The book sale will run from Friday, September 15th through Sunday, September 17th, with a Friends Members-Only night on Thursday, September 14th.

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MAR 17

March 17, 2023 – March 19, 2023 Main Library, Hillsborough

Friends' Book Sale

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2022 3 events

AUG 26

August 26, 2022 – August 28, 2022 Main Library, Hillsborough

Friends Book Sale

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APR 29

April 29, 2022 – May 1, 2022 Main Library, Hillsborough

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

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APR 23

April 23, 2022 Main Library, Hillsborough

BOOK DRIVE: Drop off your gently used donated books at the Meeting Room doors adjacent to the parking lot (not at the front desk of the Library) during these tw

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2021 2 events

DEC 16

December 16, 2021 Virtual event

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, a

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OCT 17

October 17, 2021

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: Hora

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2020 1 event

JAN 24

January 24, 2020 – January 26, 2020

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 s

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2019 4 events

OCT 23

October 23, 2019 – October 27, 2019 Main Library, Hillsborough

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 Pub

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OCT 19

October 19, 2019 Main Library, Hillsborough

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

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JUL 19

July 19, 2019 – July 21, 2019

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

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APR 24

April 24, 2019 Main Library, Hillsborough

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

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2018 7 events

DEC 1

December 1, 2018

Annual Meeting Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m., Meeting Room of the Orange County Public Library This will be a business meeting.

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NOV 24

November 24, 2018 Main Library, Hillsborough

Hillsborough Local Author Book Fair at a Glance. When: Saturday November 24, 10am-5pm Where: The Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough READING AND SIGNIN

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NOV 7

November 7, 2018 – November 8, 2018

Friends members only preview: Wednesday, November 7, 4-7:30 p.m.

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OCT 26

October 26, 2018

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. Ple

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AUG 17

August 17, 2018 Main Library, Hillsborough

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 1

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MAR 8

March 8, 2018 – March 11, 2018 Main Library, Hillsborough

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

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MAR 4

March 4, 2018 Main Library, Hillsborough

The Friends will host a pre-book sale donation drive in the meeting room of the main branch of the Library on Sunday, March 4.

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2017 4 events

DEC 2

December 2, 2017 – December 3, 2017 Main Library, Hillsborough

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.,

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SEP 23

September 23, 2017 – October 1, 2017 Main Library, Hillsborough

The Friends will host a pre-book sale donation drive in the meeting room of the main branch of the Library on Saturday, September 23.

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AUG 5

August 5, 2017

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 thanki

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MAY 11

May 11, 2017 – May 14, 2017

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

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2016 4 events

DEC 3

December 3, 2016 Main Library, Hillsborough

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 m

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APR 5

April 5, 2016

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, sp

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MAR 22

March 22, 2016 Main Library, Hillsborough

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 Hillsbor

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FEB 25

February 25, 2016 – February 28, 2016 Main Library, Hillsborough

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%

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2015 3 events

DEC 5

December 5, 2015

Annual Meeting and Author Brunch: December 5, 2015, 10 a.m.

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SEP 18

September 18, 2015 – September 20, 2015

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 bo

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APR 24

April 24, 2015 – April 26, 2015

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

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2014 1 event

DEC 10

December 10, 2014

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

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This archive reflects the records currently available and may not include every event held during earlier years.

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