"A growing group of public spirited citizens, dedicated to volunteer support of public library service."
The Friends of the Orange Public Library is a non-profit organization of community residents who believe in the value and future of our public library. The Friends support the Library with funds from the Friends Bookstore, by receiving and encouraging personal donations, bequests from estates and distributions from trusts, and by encouraging community support for a better library. This wonderful group of volunteers has been serving the Orange Public Library and the community since 1959. ------------------------------------------------------ Click here for the Friend's Spring 2012 Newsletter ------------------------------------------------------
In celebration of National Friends of the Library Week, and to recognize a $27,500 donation from the Friends of Orange Public Library, our City Council presented them with a proclamation on October 11.
The Friends generously provide the Library with the following:
Financial support for the Children's Summer Reading Program
Large print books
Children's books for branch libraries
Encyclopedias and CD Roms
Funds for other projects requested by the Library
Outreach Programs - books to transient children, veterans, the Olive Crest Home for Abused Children and other groups
Animal sculptures in Children's Library & support Orange Unified School District's yearly Festival of the Arts
Individual Membership - $10/year
Applications available in the Friend's Bookstore
Friends of the Library Board of Directors
President Peter Wetzel
Book Policy Director Jim Geisert
Treasurer Charlene Clark
Bookstore Operations Dar Oleskiewicz
Shirley Knudson
Secretary Ellie Jordan
Volunteers Director Mary-Ellen Manning
Membership Director Courtney
Book Sale Coordinator Courtney
Bookstore Hours & Telephone Number
714-288-2424
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday: Closed
