Friends of the Orange County Public Library

Description

The Orange County Public Library includes a central facility in Hillsborough, a branch in Carrboro, and the Carrboro Cybrary. Each location is dedicated to serving the needs of Orange County’s diverse and expanding population. In Orange County, demand for library services is at an all-time high. However, state and county budgets cannot necessarily cover the growing expense of providing all the essential resources

Through semi-annual book sales, an ongoing book sale, a pavers campaign, and other fundraisers, the Friends raise money to fund services, technology, equipment, furniture, collection development and programs not covered by public appropriations. In 2010, the Friends gave $20,000 for the purchase of Kindle wireless reading devices, an LCD projector, a new laptop computer, and shelving panels.

The Friends also:

• Hold quarterly programs;
• Co-sponsor other author events;
• Advocate for patron and library needs (e.g., staffing, parking, library
  hours);
• Work with local government, community groups and local media to fully
  integrate the libraries into the community.