The Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the support of Chapel Hill Public Library.

We are part of a proud national network of independent Friends groups that strengthen their local libraries through fundraising, advocacy, and community outreach.

What began in the late 1950s as a small group of dedicated volunteers has grown into a thriving organization that raises more than $175,000 each year for the library through book sales, memberships and donations, and events.

Each year, a portion of these funds is given as an annual gift to support library collections, programs, and services. The rest is set aside in a reserve fund for unbudgeted needs and major projects like the $185,000 expansion of the upper parking lot during the pandemic.

Thanks to our members, donors, volunteers, and other supporters, the Friends continue to make a lasting impact on the library and the community it serves.

Organization and bylaws

The Friends are governed by an elected board and operated through committees. In accordance with the Friends Bylaws, all board members must be active volunteers in a committee or board leadership position and all board terms are for 2 years subject to an 8-year term limit. The Governance Committee recommends the annual board slate and emails it to the membership for approval each year before the Annual Lunch Meeting & Program.

Board members

President
Karen Curtin

Vice President
Marj Moe

Secretary
Cresha Cianciolo

Treasurer
Thaddeus King

Members-at-Large

Tiffany Allen, Natalie Ammarell, Tom Haydon, Meg McGurk, Ruth Morgan, Diane Pozefsky, Christianna Williams

Click here to see the 2025 report of financial results and activities of the Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library.