Read & More

Adult Reading Lists

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

Attend an Event

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.

eBooks & eAudiobooks

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

Educator Accounts

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

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.

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.

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.

Study & Meet

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

See Local Art

Discover ways in which Orange County Libraries partner with artists.

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.