Recommended Websites: California Missions Resource Center features key facts about the missions with maps, timelines, and images. California Gold Rush is an interactive website with information on the people and history of the Gold Rush. Virtual tours of current exhibits at the Oakland California Gold Rush Museum are available online...

OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES WELCOMES AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING AUTHORS,   NANCY HORAN AND DANIEL SILVA  SANTA ANA, Calif. (July 5, 2023) – OC Public Libraries presents A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Nancy Horan is the author of Loving Frank...

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Code of Conduct OC Public Libraries is supported by the taxes of the people of the County of Orange. People expect their library facilities to be safe, clean, and comfortable. To this end, OC Public Libraries has established rules of conduct to ensure that the rights of patrons, volunteers and...

Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family’s Genetic Destiny, and the Science that Rescued Them The Baxely family of South Carolina is a close-knit, religious, civic minded, physically active and well-respected clan with deep roots in Huxley, SC. The Baxely’s also carry a genetic mutant with devastating consequences...

Congratulations to the employee of the month – Kayla! Kayla was the chair for the Centennial committee, overseeing all the programming and campaigns that celebrated OCPL's 100th anniversary. She organized the committee and guided them in the creation of the 100 Book Challenge, 100 Voices, 100 Books social media campaign...

Books by Mail Books By Mail is a free service that delivers books and audiobooks on CD through the US Postal Service to eligible homebound residents in Orange County, California who are unable to visit the library because of: A physical disability Long-term illness Lack of transportation How do I...