SANTA ANA, Calif. (June 9, 2020) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce that library book drops will reopen beginning today. This is the first step in reopening for OC Public Libraries as it continues to follow State and County guidelines. The book drops were previously closed to protect the health and wellness of staff and patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Library users who currently have library books checked out will be able to return their materials to the OC Public Libraries branch of their choice with the exception of Costa Mesa Donald Dungan library. Book drops at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan library will reopen on June 20, 2020. All overdue fines will be waived, and current material due dates have been extended to July 1, 2020. Contactless curbside pick-up services will be the next step. OC Public Libraries continues to provide a wide variety of virtual programs, including Virtual Storytimes, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) crafting projects, food literacy demonstrations, teen gaming, fun activities, and more. These can all be accessed at ocpl.org/ virtualprograms. Additionally, the library has curated a dynamic list of resources that can be used for at-home learning for all ages available at ocpl.org/elib/elearning. Book donations are not being accepted at any library location until further notice. For more information about OC Public Libraries and updates on service expansion, visit ocpl.org. 

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David Lopez

Public Information Officer | OC Public Libraries

David.Lopez@occr.ocgov.com

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Nadine took charge in helping Meals on Wheels for Orange County residents in response to COVID-19. Not only did she help on site distributing meals, but by helping organize schedules of County staff. She has also been very helpful by sending out weekly emails with updates of schedules and if coverage is needed on short notice. She took on a role and has handled it with grace and professionalism. Nadine is a positive person and easy to work with. Being helpful is her middle name. She is friendly and helpful to her colleagues. She steps up to help coworkers by offering to collaborate in projects, actively solving problems, mentoring new employees, showing a strong work ethic and communicating clearly. Nadine is always looking for ways to improve services to library patrons and the workspace for colleagues.

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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 public building and to help curtail further spread of COVID-19 in our communities.