The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library is an association of persons committed to furthering the excellence of Chapel Hill Public Library by raising money for library needs, sponsoring programs for adults and children, and fostering interest in the Chapel Hill Public Library.
Buy a Paver - Support the Library
A Tribute for a Loved One -- Support for the Library
When you purchase a paver in the Friends Plaza in front of the library, your name, or that of someone you would like to honor or remember, can be a lasting part of the expanded Chapel Hill Public Library.
(image courtesy of Corley Redfoot Architects)
Pavers are 6 x 9 inches with 3 lines of text, 14 characters each. Cost is $150. Details and application form are here (paver form PDF).
Book Donations Resume
The Chapel Hill Public Library has resumed book donations after its relocation to University Mall, home until the Library expansion is completed in 2013. Donations must be placed in the large white storage POD located on Estes Drive Community Center’s grounds. All items must be delivered in non-returnable bags or boxes. Please do not bring donations to the Library.
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Your book donations are essential to the success of the Friends Books Sales, a major source of funds for the Library.
For details about book donations during the Library's relocation, click here.
Friends Announces Two Program Series for 2011-12
The Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library has announced the schedule for two of its most popular series. Books Sandwiched In (PDF) is the lunchtime book discussion group. PlayMakers: The Prologue Series (PDF), a partnership with PlayMakers Repertory Company, previews the current play and offers a shuttle to the performance. (September 2, 2011)
Wednesday Book Sales Temporarily Suspended
Because the Library is unable to accept book donations until after the move to University Mall, our mini-sales have been put on hiatus.
We miss you and hope to see you soon. Thank you for your continuing support of the Chapel Hill Public Library by participating in the Friends book sales. (September 2, 2011)Big Quarterly Book Sale
Our quarterly book sales will resume after the temporary relocation to University Mall. The next sale is not yet scheduled. (August 8, 2011)
Friends Annual Membership Meeting
The Friends donated $30,000 to the Chapel Hill Public Library at the May 12, 2011 Annual Meeting. Friends President Martha Brunstein, right, hands the check to Library Director Kathleen Thompson. Library staff from left are Tim Logue, Maggie Hite and Mark Bayles.
In other business, members approved a revision of the Constitution and Bylaws (PDF).
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