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OC Public Libraries Welcomes Money Expert and Bestselling Author, Tori Dunlap

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 31, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present Financial Literacy with Tori Dunlap. Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized money and career expert, and podcast host. She is the founder and CEO of “Her First $100K” a financial education company aimed at supporting young...

OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author, Daniel Silva

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 5, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy . Daniel Silva has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest...

OC Public Libraries Receives $75,000 Sustainability Grant from State Library

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 23, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to announce its selection as one of eight libraries to receive the Sustainable California Libraries grant from the California State Library. This $75,000 grant is designed to promote sustainability through resource sharing, improving efficiency, and creative reuse. The...

OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author, Henry Winkler

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 25, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Henry Winkler, best known for his iconic role as “The Fonz” on the classic television show Happy Days...

OC Public Libraries Presents a Children’s Author Series

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 5, 2024) – 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...

Employee of the Month Briana

Congratulations to Briana, OC Public Libraries’ Employee of the Month! Briana’s dedication and enthusiasm for teen services is clear. She has been instrumental in creating numerous engaging programs, including orchestrating OCPL's first-ever winter formal! As co-chair of the Teen Committee, she has been pivotal in bringing exciting and innovative programming...

Employee of the Month Neha

Congratulations Neha on being named OC Public Libraries' Employee of the Month! We appreciate everything you do for the Rancho Santa Margarita community. Your professionalism, exceptional customer service, and positive attitude make a significant impact, and we’re grateful for all your contributions. Additionally, your support for OCPL’s system-wide initiatives is...

OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author James McBride

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy . James McBride, renowned for his landmark memoir, The Color of Water , and his National Book Award-winning...

OC Public Libraries Presents the Power of Persuasion with Jefferson Fisher

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce that Jefferson Fisher, a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm, will be a speaker at one of our upcoming events. With his extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, Fisher has become a household name...

Employee of the Month Emily

Congratulations Employee of the Month Emily! Emily is a superstellar youth librarian! From detailed planning to non-stop execution, Emily brings sensational children and teen programs to life at El Toro Library, which keeps our lovely families coming back for more! Her natural vibrancy and heartfelt enthusiasm is contagious to others...