OC Public Libraries

To Our Patrons and Community:   

OC Public Libraries are open for in-person services according to State and County guidelines. 

Visit ocpl.org/libraries for all library hours

Online services continue to expand with eBook checkout and Virtual Programs which include virtual storytimes, Zoom...

Beginning November 23, OC Public Libraries will take its 100 years of service in a new direction by removing late fines for overdue items. 

On November 23, all overdue fines will be waived for all library cardholders. Those with outstanding items are invited back to the library to return overdue...

Our mission is to provide our communities the ability to preserve their documents, photos, and audiovisuals through digitization. The OC Memory Lab is "a space for free do-it-yourself digitization" allowing users to safeguard their important documents and memories. OC Public Libraries has two labs...

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.

OC Public Libraries had many major accomplishments in 2020 - a year of unprecedented challenges for everyone.  As you read through the annual report, you will see that each day OCPL employees created new ways of safely meeting our mission to empower and enrich our communities. OCPL employees...

OC Public Libraries is recognizing a major milestone in 2021 as it reaches its 100th year of service.

OC Public Libraries will offer a year full of programming and activities that celebrate its centennial including a commemorative library card and logo in addition to providing print, audiovisual...

OC Public Libraries is celebrating its centennial throughout 2021. That's right, we’ve been around for 100 years. We want to challenge you to read 100 books this year and unlock 100 possibilities. You’ll receive a badge for every 10 books you read. Can you collect all 10 centennial badges? Register...

OC Public Libraries now offers many of the programs and events you love virtually!
Visit our Virtual Programs page and find out more.

We’ve put this resource list together to meet the needs of those who are learning and/or teaching from home during this time of social distancing.  Some of these resources require a library card.