ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (February 14, 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 . Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television...

Congratulations Employee of the month Annie! As our budget analyst, Annie plays a vital role in supporting OC Public Libraries, guiding us in strategic and financial planning, assisting us with the preparation of OCPL’s annual budget, and providing guidance on purchases for branch operations. Annie’s expertise, problem-solving skills, and strategic...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (February 27, 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 . Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of The Committed , which continues the story of The Sympathizer...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 7, 2025) –OC Public Libraries invites the community to visit the Rancho Santa Margarita Library for an upcoming literary event featuring actor, restauranteur, and cookbook author Danny Trejo. Danny Trejo is the acclaimed author of Trejo’s Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A., a cookbook that pays...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 25, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce its Earth Day 2025 Celebration, a remarkable opportunity to observe and share the library’s commitment to sustainability with the community. In partnership with OC Waste & Recycling, OC Public Libraries is hosting special programs and activities...

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...

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 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...