The Friends of the Orange Public Library is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of community residents who believe in the value and future of our public library. The Friends support the Library with funds from the Friends Bookstore, by receiving and encouraging personal donations, bequests from estates and distributions from trusts, and by encouraging community support for a better library. This wonderful group of volunteers has been serving the Orange Public Library and the community since 1959.
The Friends generously provide the Library with the following:
- Financial support for the Children's Summer Reading Program
- Large Print books
- DVDs for all three branches
- Funds for other projects requested by the Library
- Outreach Programs
- And more!
Arline Minor Memorial Friends Bookstore Reopening!
After being shut down for a year, our Book Store is reopening on Monday, March 29, 2021! New hours and times: M-F 11am-3-pm. Cash and credit cards accepted. All safety protocols will be followed: face coverings are required, only 2 customers allowed in at a time and hand sanitizer stations are available inside and outside of the Book Store.
Please consider becoming a member or making a donation to FOPL this year. All gifts will be recognized with gratitude.
Please consider becoming a member or making a donation to FOPL this year. All gifts will be recognized with gratitude.
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We've heard from many of you and know that during the coronavirus quarantine you cleaned and organized and have bags and boxes of books just waiting to be donated. Even though we are NOT accepting donations inside the bookstore yet, beginning March 29, 2021 you can deposit your donations in the donation bin at the Main Library.
If you have a large a donation of 6 or more boxes please contact us at fopl2424@gmail.com and we will make other arrangements.
If you have a large a donation of 6 or more boxes please contact us at fopl2424@gmail.com and we will make other arrangements.
Friends of the Orange Public Library Board of Directors
President
Kathleen Stevens Treasurer Peter Wetzel Bookstore Director Mary Galuska Internet Director Peter Wetzel |
Vice President
Christine Huard-Spencer Secretary Mary Galuska Inventory Director Christine Huard-Spencer Outreach Director Mary-Ellen Manning |
Membership Director
Courtney Public Relations Susie Huber Member at Large Phyllis Steele Volunteer Director Vacant |