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.

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!

Henry Winkler celebrates over 50 years of success in Hollywood and continues to be in demand not only as an actor, producer, and director but as a best-selling author. His autobiography, BEING HENRY... The Fonz and Beyond, was published last October. It was on the New York Times best-seller list for...

Abby Jimenez is the author of six popular romance novels, several of which have landed her on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Her books have won her the Minnesota Book Award as well as Book of the Month Club's Book of the Year. Before becoming a writer, jimenez founded Nadia Cakes...

JESSICA KNOLL is the New York Times best-selling writer of Luckiest Girl Alive and The Favorite Sister. She adapted and executive produced Luckiest Girl Alive for the screen, starring Mila Kunis, released on Netflix in 2022. Her books have been published in over forty languages. Bright Young Women...

Jenny Martinez, author of the cookbook My Mexican Mesa Y Listo! has appeared on the Food Network and has become well known on social media platforms by sharing her authentic family Mexican recipes. Jenny's following has steadily grown with her viral video showcasing her Birria "Quesa-Tacos" recipe.

Sandra Brown is the author of seventy-three New York Times bestsellers, including Blind Tiger, Thick As Thieves, Seeing Red, Sting and Mean Streak. Writing professionally since 1981, Brown has published over seventy-five novels and has upwards of eighty million copies of her books in print worldwide...

Join OC Public Libraries at one of our six 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 with...

Join us for storytime, children's book character, performers, community partners, special surprises, and fun for the whole family!

Join OC Public Libraries as we celebrate everything teen with these special events! 
Suggested ages: 12-18.

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?

Little Saigon Stories seeks to preserve the experiences of Orange County’s Vietnamese American community.

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.