OC Public Libraries

A Slice of Literary Orange is a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year at various venues across the county, with no cost for attendees. These events take place at library locations or with the support of community partners.

OC Public Libraries is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, cooking demos, crafts, storytimes, and more!

Join OC Public Libraries in celebrating Spooky Month with author talks, costume parades, crafts, storytimes, and more!

Have a fun-filled night at the San Juan Capistrano Library. This  intergenerational event invites community members of all ages to  come together in the library courtyard for an after-hours screening of Scooby Doo, Casper, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Don't forget to bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and...

From a young age, Nikk Alcaraz had a heightened appreciation for all things creative. Native to Santa Fe, New Mexico, he was raised by his grandmother who had an affinity for peculiar things. It was inevitable that her curiosity would rub off on him. Little did he know that that curiosity would...

Teens are invited to enjoy an afternoon of activities which includes a special author talk from illustrator AJ Dungo, Therapy Fluffies with OC Animal Allies, DIY phone charms, waffle bar, and more! 

Steve Sando is the founder and president of Rancho Gordo. His company has created a market for heirloom beans in the United States of America with production on the west coast, Mexico, and Europe. He works closely with chefs and farmers to create viable markets for indigenous products of the...

Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 15 novels, including Legend, The Young Elites, Warcross, Skyhunter, and Stars and Smoke. Her adult debut, Red City, released on Oct. 14, 2025. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game...

Join OC Public Libraries for a series of gardening workshops. All ages welcome! Free compost bags available for pickup at branches, while supplies last - courtesy of OC Waste & Recycling.

Dr. Coltan Scrivner is an author and psychologist at Arizona State University. He is an internationally recognized expert on morbid curiosity and the psychology of horror and true crime. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival, and the author of Morbidly...

Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His books have collectively sold 42 million copies worldwide; have been published in 51 territories and in 48 languages around the world; and have...

Join us for a music appreciation series. Music lovers of all ages are invited to visit the library and enjoy a performance by The Artisan Guitar Ensemble. No registration required, all ages welcome.

David Rosenfelt is the Edgar-nominated and Shamus Award-winning author of 31 Andy Carpenter novels, including Dog Day Afternoon; several stand-alone thrillers; nonfiction titles; and several K Team novels, a series featuring some of the characters from the Andy Carpenter series. Rosenfelt and his...

Enjoy family-friendly activities including bilingual storytime, crafts, a pet adoption fair, and Read to a Dog sessions. The day concludes with A Slice of Literary Orange featuring bestselling author David Rosenfelt, known for his popular Andy Carpenter mystery series filled with wit, heart, and...

Drew Daywalt is an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling children’s author whose books include The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. Drew loves to play Rock Paper Scissors, but most of the time he can’t decide fast enough which one to...

No waiting to check out these audiobooks. Use your library card to sign up, and listen to audiobooks anytime. Choose from over 6,000 titles in every genre imaginable.

Reading can take you anywhere! Journey to faraway lands, experience new perspectives, or explore your own inner world all from the comfort of your favorite reading nook! Log your reading throughout the year to earn badges.

Explore Orange County museums and attractions through this exciting partnership between OC Public Libraries and local cultural institutions. Log in to Discover & Go with your OC Public Libraries card and reserve free or low-cost passes to participating organizations.
 

In 2021, OC Public Libraries took its 100 years of service in a new direction by removing late fines for overdue items.  

Goodbye Late Fines – OC Public Libraries is fine free!

For more information visit ocpl.org/nolatefines

Adventure beyond the book is here! OC Public Libraries is partnering with California State Parks and the California State Library to offer free State Parks vehicle-day use passes, available for circulation at all branches of public libraries in California.

The OC Memory Lab is a space for free, do-it-yourself digitization that allows users to safeguard their important documents and memories.

OC Public Libraries'  guide for becoming a US Citizen.  Prepared by library staff for Orange County residents, the content includes:  Applying for Citizenship, Where to File, Filing Fee, Preparing for the Test and Interview, and Resources.