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...

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...