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.

Celebrate the season with a joyful afternoon of music and creativity! Enjoy festive holiday tunes performed live by the Lil’ Dickens Carolers, while you and your family take part in fun, hands-on holiday crafts. This cheerful community gathering is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit...

December 8, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Join us for winter fun at your local branch! Celebrate with Anaheim Ducks Faceoff Events, performers, author events, storytimes, crafts and more! Register for Winter Reading Challenge at ocpl.beanstack.org. Visit any OC Public Libraries branch for more details and...

Join OC Public Libraries for Winter Art Classes! Create your own festive masterpieces and celebrate the season with creativity and fun. Bring a friend, family member, or make new friends as you laugh, create, and share the joy of winter together. Take home your very own winter treasure and let your...

Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday cheer! Enjoy a live harp performance by Tiffany Wu, festive crafts, light refreshments, and cookie decorating fun for the whole family. No registration required, all ages welcome.

Ruth Reichl is recognized as one of the most discerning voices in the food world, with accolades as a bestselling author, revered restaurant critic, and culinary industry influencer. Her icon status stems from groundbreaking roles in food journalism, including lead restaurant critic at the New York...

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.

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 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.