Read & More

Attend an Event

Link to the library's event calendar.

Authors, Readings, & Writing Tips

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

Book Clubs

Learn about the book clubs that meet at our libraries.

Book Club Kits

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

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.

Catalog

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

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.

Curbside Service

Curbside service is available at our locations in Hillsborough and Carrboro. Please select your pick up location when you place your order. We cannot change locations after your order has been filled.

eBooks & eAudiobooks

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

Educator Accounts

Fines & Fees

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

Get a Library Card

Get an Orange County Public Library Card.

Library Policies

Read policies concerning Orange County and its public libraries.

Locations & Hours

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

Reading Lists

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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.

Strategic Plan (PDF)

View the library's Strategic Plan in PDF form.

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.