Grab & Go Service Now Available

OC Public Libraries is proud to participate in the NEA Big Read for 2021. The title we have selected is Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. The NEA Big Read's goal is to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Join us for a variety of...

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...

To Our Patrons and Community:

The health and wellness of our OC Public Libraries’ staff and customers is our main concern. Based on recommendations from the County of Orange and in concurrence with guidelines issued by the Governor of the state of California to limit the number of people in a...

OC Public Libraries offers Grab & Go services!

Metered occupancy access for Grab & Go service:

• Designated self-service checkout of holds and popular items
• Physically distanced single-user computers by reservation for one-hour sessions
• For safety purposes, staff and visitors must wear face...

 Follow the six easy steps and you’ll be on your way to enjoy new reading adventures!
Contactless Curbside Pickup is offered Tuesday through Thursdays from 12-6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For the Laguna Hills Technology and Laguna Woods library branches, will curbside...

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.