Congratulations to Employees of the Month, Chad, Christine, Carmen, Mahshid, Dorie, and Douglas! This team of individuals demonstrated extraordinary courage and teamwork during an emergency at the Laguna Niguel Library. They used their training and knowledge, along with their good judgment to work as a team quickly. OC Public Libraries...

Patron Privacy at OC Public Libraries OC Public Libraries safeguards personally identifiable information. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. See also our Materials Selection Policy for more information. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Collected OC Public Libraries...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 30, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled 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...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (November 22, 2023) –OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and bestselling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 16, 2024) –OC Public Libraries invites the community to visit the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library for two upcoming literary events. Bricia Lopez is an esteemed entrepreneur and cultural ambassador. She has become a pivotal figure in the Los Angeles culinary landscape. Through Guelaguetza, her family's...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 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 libraries and literature. Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the New York Times bestselling author of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 4, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce its renewed partnership with OC Waste & Recycling to bring a series of Earth Day-themed composting programs to our branches in Costa Mesa, La Habra, and San Juan Capistrano during the month of April. We are...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 4, 2024) – – OC Public Libraries is pleased to present Comic Orange 2024. This year’s annual event is on Saturday April 13th from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Tustin Library. Comic Orange is a celebration of libraries, cosplay, animation, graphic novels and more! This year will feature...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 8, 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. A.J. Finn is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon The Woman in the...

We are excited to share that Grace is OCPL’s Employee of the Month! Grace's dedication and kindness shine through in all she does, as she generously offers her time, skills, and eagerness to assist colleagues and patrons alike. She organizes and presents an engaging Korean bilingual storytime each month that...