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...
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...
Tustin, Calif. (July 26, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present Self-Care Saturday featuring Cassidy Krug. This wellness series nourishes both mind and body by combining a stretch yoga class with an author talk. OC Public Libraries invites attendees to spend their Saturday at the library. Cassidy Krug...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 8, 2025) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is excited to announce the launch of its new Seed Library pilot program, designed to promote community gardening and sustainable living. Thanks to a generous grant from the California State Library, this initiative is here to inspire community gardening...
Tustin, Calif. (July 12, 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 . Daniel Silva has been called his generation's finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 16, 2025) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) has been awarded two NACo Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognition of innovative county government programs. NACo’s annual Achievement Awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo Best in...
Congratulations employee of the month Ana! Ana has quickly become an integral part of the Chapman team, approaching every day with enthusiasm and a genuine passion for serving the community. In just her first year, Ana has mastered hosting her own programs, including adult crafts, storytimes, Read to a Dog...
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...
Congratulations employee of the month Gary! We are thrilled to announce Gary from our Maintenance team as the Employee of the Month! Gary consistently prioritizes the interests of OCPL and safeguards taxpayer and OCPL funds. His expertise saves us both time and money, and his professionalism ensures our facilities operate...