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.

Derick Santiago is a mixologist based in Southern California. He is the author of the recipe book 'The Mocktail Club' and the creator of @MocktailWiz, an Instagram page and website dedicated to craft mocktails, non-alcoholic recipes. and mindful mixology techniques. Complimentary books available...

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.

Join us for a music appreciation series. Music lovers of all ages are invited to spend the evening at the library and enjoy a special holiday musical performance by harpist, Tiffany Wu. No registration required. For more information, call 714-566-3035 or email ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Greer Wylder is a long-time journalist and the founder of Greer’s OC, a popular site that covers Orange County’s renowned lifestyle and culture. Raised in Newport Beach, she has spent the past 30 years writing about the area and has mentored students at Newport Harbor High School through the 1:1...

Robert Crais is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, twenty of them featuring private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike. Crais was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and has received numerous awards, among them an Anthony Award...

Chef Tu David Phu’s culinary journey is a captivating blend of heritage and innovation. Raised in Oakland, California, Chef Phu is a first-generation Vietnamese-American with deep roots back to Phu Quoc, renowned for its artisanal fish sauce production in Asia. Throughout his career, Chef Phu...

Everyone feels overwhelmed by adult life from time to time. If you are a teen, an adult or maybe already facing responsibilities - this workshop is for you!

This Level Up series covers critical skills you need to be independent and empowered. This interactive workshop will give guidance to establish...

Join us for winter fun at your local branch! Read books and complete challenges to earn badges. Register at ocpl.beanstack.org Visit your local branch for special winter programming, crafts, performers, storytimes, and more!

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!

For the Love of Reading, challenge yourself in 2024 to read 100 books, 100 days, or 100 hours. Select your preferred reading goal and earn badges throughout the year. How many badges can you collect?

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.