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, The Sympathizer, by Viet Thanh Nguyen. From January through March, readers of all ages are invited to celebrate The Sympathizer with author talks, film screenings, cultural presentations, storytimes, book club discussions...

Join OC Public Libraries at one of our eight cooking classes. Each class will be conducted by a professional chef from Impastiamo - a team of chefs  whose love of food drives them to promote sustainability, diversity, and culture in our communities. Their goal is to share their passion for cooking...

OC Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month with author talks, craft activities, storytimes, special programs, and more!

ReShonda Tate is the national bestselling author of more than 53 books, she writes both adult and teen fiction, as well as nonfiction. A highly sought-after motivational speaker and award-winning poet, ReShonda is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature. Considered one of...

Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood's most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television. Her bestselling memoir, The Mother of Black Hollywood, was named "2018 Book of the Year" at the National Book Club Conference. Jenifer's accomplishments as an entertainer and community...

Join OC Public Libraries at one of our five art classes as we celebrate the month of love and friendship.  Bring along your Valentine, family member, or friend or make new friends while creating beautiful art together! All supplies will be provided. Please contact individual branch for registration...

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn, a.k.a. social media icon @TwayDaBae, is an acclaimed Vietnamese chef and one of the fastest rising stars in the culinary space. Since graduating from culinary school and beginning her content creation journey, she has showcased her skills through sold-out pop-ups in Los Angeles and...

Join us for a music appreciation series. Music lovers of all ages are invited to visit the library and enjoy a performance by bagpiper, John McLean Allan. 
 

Dr. Courtney Tracy, also known as "The Truth Doctor," is a USC-trained psychotherapist recognized as one of the most authentic, perspective-shifting voices on mental health and the human condition, and one of the first therapists to publicly disclose her own mental disorders. A multi-hyphenate...

Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, Mrs. Everything, and The Breakaway. She lives with her family in Philadelphia.

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.

The Zip Book program is back! Request a book not owned by OC Public Libraries to be shipped directly to you from Amazon. When you are done, return to your local OC Public Libraries branch!

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" allowing 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.