What is the relationship between the Chapel Hill Public Library, the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation, and the Town of Chapel Hill?
The Chapel Hill Public Library became a Department of the Town in 1976. Today, the lion’s share of funding for the Library comes from the Town of Chapel Hill. The Foundation is completely separate from the Town and from the Library, since it is a 501c 3 non-profit organization. The Foundation’s Board of Directors includes a representative from the Town Council and from the Town Library Board of Trustees. The Library Director is an ex-officio member.