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.

A community reading program centered around the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, James, by Percival Everett. From April through June, readers of all ages are invited to celebrate James through an exciting lineup of author talks, engaging cultural presentations, and lively book club discussions – all...

Celebrate literature through music at a special live performance by acclaimed pianist Jericho Law, inspired by this year’s One County, One Book selection, James by Percival Everett. Through a dynamic and expressive program, Law explores themes of identity, resilience, and voice—echoing the novel’s...

OC Public Libraries is excited to introduce Regulation Station: All Aboard for Sensory Play, a new initiative designed to support neurodiverse children and their families through inclusive library programming. This program series includes storytimes for children ages 2–8, sensory play experiences...

Join OC Public Libraries for Spring Art Classes! Celebrate spring with color, creativity, and community—then take home a bright new masterpiece! Classes are designed for adults, but children ages 6 and older are welcome to participate. All supplies will be provided. Please contact individual branch...

OC Public Libraries recognizes the important part older adults play in our communities. They are a growing group who represent our family members, our neighborhoods, our friends and ourselves. In celebration of Older Adults Month, we are highlighting the older adults friendly online resources and...

Join us for a special music appreciation series! Music lovers of all ages are invited to visit the library and enjoy a performance by world-renowned Chinese zither musician, Bei Bei, and her traditional Chinese ensemble. 

Join us for special One County, One Book film screenings. Based on One County, One Book author Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure, American Fiction (2023) is an Oscar-winning comedy-drama directed by Cord Jefferson.

Join us for a cultural presentation of Pre-Civil War-era music by the Rigo Moreno Quintet. Complementing the library's reading of James by Percival Everett, the performance will focus on the musical culture and experience of Black Americans during that time period. The performance will feature a...

This summer, OC Public Libraries is offering a reading challenge, in-branch programming, grab & go craft kits, author events, reading lists and at select branch locations, Lunch at the Library. Participate in our weekly scavenger hunts and activities, return each week for something new to find!

Jeffrey Eisner is a multiple-time #1 bestselling author where his debut cookbook was one of the most sold during the 2020 pandemic – a time when people were cooking at home more than ever. His trusted and signature recipes earned him numerous repeat appearances on television shows such as Rachael...

Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, #1 Publisher’s Weekly and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Many of her more than fifty books have also topped USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestseller...

Daniel Silva has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American spy novelists ever. Compelling, passionate, haunting, brilliant: these are the words that have been used to describe the work of award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author...

Reading can take you anywhere! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by joining the Read Across America Challenge at OC Public Libraries. Log reading throughout the year as you explore new stories and adventures from coast to coast. Read and complete activities to earn badges along...

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.

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.