Welcome Friends!

The Friends of the Orange County Library System was first organized in 1947 as a group of citizens in support of our Library System and the role of public libraries in general.  Over the years, the Friends have worked diligently to raise funds for the Library System and to educate people about the important role libraries play in enriching the community.

Friends of the Library are people who know that a community with a first-rate library is a better place to live.  Friends of the Library bring together involved, caring people who are willing to work for exceptional and innovative libraries.  If you are someone who cares about the library and want to receive the latest information on how to support the Friends of the Library, please sign up for our Advocacy Alerts today. 

Although libraries are tax supported, the Friends of the Library help provide funding for extra services and programs.  The Friends is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.