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 spread, and to Melissa Bourbon Ramirez, Meg Stouffer, and Diane Kelly for coordinating all the details!
Most of all, thank you to the incredible OCPL staff. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate you. You truly make our libraries the welcoming, vibrant places they are.
National Library Week
Celebrate National Library Week: April 19–25, 2026
National Library Week is almost here! It’s a full week dedicated to celebrating libraries, library workers, and the countless ways our public libraries strengthen our communities.
Ways to get involved:
Visit your branch: Stop by the Main Library in Hillsborough or the Southern Branch in Carrboro
Share on social media: Post what our library means to you and tag @OCPLNC
Thank a library worker: A kind word goes a long way
Become a Friend: If your membership has lapsed, there is no better week to join. Every membership supports library programs. To current members, THANK YOU!
Donate books: Drop off gently-used books for our next sale
Libraries belong to all of us. Let’s make this week one to remember!
Board News
Thank You, Wendy Scott!
After years of wonderful service, Wendy Scott is stepping away from the FOCPL Board. Wendy has been our volunteer coordinator, fielding inquiries, scheduling shifts for our book sales, and making sure our events ran smoothly from setup to breakdown.
Wendy, thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the Friends and to the library. Your energy, your follow-through, and the many hours you’ve given behind the scenes have made a real difference. We’re so glad you’ll remain an FOCPL member and continue volunteering at book sales. We’ll be seeing you around!
Donations
Book Donations Needed
Do you have gently-used books? Donate them for the Friends book sale! Proceeds support library programs.
We can use: Fiction, classics, non-fiction, children’s books
Small donations: Bring to front desk
Large donations: Email focplnc@gmail.com
Library Programs
Summer Reading Kickoff
This year’s theme: Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: River Park Grounds
Upcoming Meeting
Next Board Meeting
Tonight, Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM (Hillsborough Branch)
Topic: FOCPL April Board Meeting
Time: Apr 16, 2026 – 7:00 PM ET
Meeting ID: 832 1394 9184
Meeting Agenda
1) Call to Order / Quorum
2) Approval of Minutes
3) Treasurer’s Report
4) Membership Report
5) Library Report
6) Business
A) Website Hosting Renewal
B) NCPLDA Advocacy Request
C) Southern Branch Book Drop
D) Thanks to Wendy Scott
E) MOU Review
F) Old Business Updates
7) Adjourn
As always, thank you for being a Friend!
Sincerely,
William McLean, President
Friends of the Orange County Public Library
