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About the Friends

Friends Board of Directors 2025

Diane Kelly,  President

William McLean, Vice President

Linda ‘Tess’ Tessier, Secretary

Grace Johnston, Treasurer/ Membership Chair

Wendy Scott, Volunteer Coordinator

Mark Alexander, Member at Large

Melissa Bourbon Ramirez, Member at Large

Diane Decker, Member at Large

Meg Stouffer, Member at Large

Laura Sumrell, Member at Large

The Friends of the Orange County Public Library is an independent nonprofit organization. Founded in 1981, the Friends is a group of people of all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life who share a common goal: actively supporting the Orange County Public Library’s services and programming.

Through book sales, online campaigns, and other fundraisers, we raise money to fund services, technology, equipment, furniture, collection development, and programs not covered by public appropriations. We also sponsor author events, advocate for patron and library needs, and help integrate the county libraries into the community.

Our mission is to ensure that the Orange County Public Library has the resources to thrive.

If you have questions about FOCPL, please email us at focplnc@gmail.com.

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