Read & More

1. Adult Reading Lists

   Find your next book on our reading lists for adults, from award winners to lists by genre.

2. Attend an Event

   Link to the library's event calendar.

3. Authors, Readings, & Writing Tips

   Orange County is home to many authors, and we have many writing resources for aspiring writers.

4. Book Clubs

   Learn about the book clubs that meet at our libraries.

5. Book Club Kits

   The library has two types of Book Club Kits available for its members to check out for their book clubs.

6. Borrow Books & Other Materials

   If you have a library card at the Orange County Public Library, you can borrow books, audio books, movies, music CDs, and magazines.

7. Catalog

   Discover books and more in the Orange County Public Library Catalog.

8. Community Engagement

   The library is committed to the community-led philosophy, devoting considerable staff time out in and learning about the community. By listening, we learn how best the library services can best meet the needs of county residents.

9. eBooks & eAudiobooks

   We have a variety of sources for downloading your next great read.

10. Educator Accounts

    Teachers in Orange, Person, Chatham, Alamance, Durham, or Caswell County, can apply for a special no-fine library account.

11. Fines & Fees

    See details about Orange County Public Libraries' fines and fees.

12. Get a Library Card

    Get an Orange County Public Library Card.

13. Library Policies

    Read policies concerning Orange County and its public libraries.

14. Locations & Hours

    See the locations and hours of Orange County's Public Libraries.

15. Lucky Day Collection

    In our Lucky Day Collection, you will find hot-off-the-press books from your favorite authors, with no waiting. Visit a library location, go to the Lucky Day Collection shelf, and browse what's available today.

16. See Local Art

    Discover ways in which Orange County Libraries partner with artists.

17. Student Easy Access (SEA) Account

    The Orange County Public Library works with schools across the county to give their students unlimited access to library materials and digital resources.

18. Study & Meet

    The Orange County Public Library in downtown Hillsborough maintains welcoming study and meeting spaces for residents, county departments and community organizations.

19. Strategic Plan (PDF)

    View the library's Strategic Plan in PDF form.

20. Suggest a Purchase

    Is there a book or movie you would like the library to purchase? Use this form to make a suggestion, and our library's collection development team will consider it.

21. Summer Learning 2020

    Summer reading activities for kids, teens, and adults at the Orange County Public Library. Our buildings remain closed but that won't stop us from having fun reading and learning this summer. Grow with us!