ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 1, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy . Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who...

Brea, Calif. (April 8, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy . Luis Alberto Urrea is a prolific and acclaimed writer who uses his dual-culture life experiences to explore greater...

Congratulations employee of the month Stephanie! We are excited to recognize Stephanie as our Employee of the Month! In addition to expertly leading her busy branch, Stephanie consistently demonstrates what it means to be a true team player. She is unfailingly supportive of system-wide events, particularly the Slice of Literary...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 24, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May. This month-long celebration honors the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We invite the community to join us for a series...

Laguna Hills, Calif. (May 1, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present bestselling author, R.L. Stine. Renowned as one of the greatest children’s horror authors, R.L. Stine has captivated generations with his iconic Goosebumps and Fear Street series. The Goosebumps series turned R.L. Stine into a worldwide publishing...

Tustin, Calif. (May 3, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to present Comic Orange 2025. This year’s annual event is on Saturday May 10th from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Tustin Library. Comic Orange promotes literacy in our community by highlighting our graphic novel collections, celebrating comics, and engaging the community...

Congratulations employee of the month Helen! Helen is a fantastic employee who goes the extra mile with every patron interaction. She’s always willing to take on new duties, learn new things, and is a great asset to the Laguna Hills Technology team and the Laguna Hills community at large. In...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 30, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present a children’s author series featuring award winning and bestselling children’s book authors. This program series runs throughout the summer and celebrates literacy while showcasing multicultural books and the authors who write them. Attending an author event...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 30, 2025) –OC Public Libraries is excited to announce the return of Lunch at the Library for summer 2025, providing free meals to children and teens 18 and under at select branch locations. This initiative supports learning, health, and wellness by offering nutritious meals alongside engaging...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 10, 2025) – This summer, OC Public Libraries invites residents of all ages to embark on a literary adventure with its Summer Reading Challenge, Level Up! , a season filled with engaging activities designed to inspire a love of reading. From June 16th to August 3rd...