ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 25, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is excited to announce Lunch at the Library for summer 2026, providing free meals to children and teens 18 and under at select branch locations. This initiative provides free nutritious meals and alongside engaging enrichment programming including a children’s book author series, craft activities, STEM programs, teen workforce skills workshops, and more.
No registration is required, and meals are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that young readers can enjoy a summer filled with books, creativity, and community support.
Lunch at the Library is available at:
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
June 15 - July 10
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00pm
Character Days
June 25 - Clifford
July 9 – Rainbow Fish
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
June 15 - August 7
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00pm
Character Days
June 17 - Elephant and Piggie
August 7 – Esteban the Green Crayon
Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
June 1 - July 16
Monday - Thursday
Noon - 1:00pm
Character Days
June 10 - Paddington Bear
July 15 – Froggy
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
June 15 - August 7
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00pm
Character Days
June 30 – Cookie Mouse
July 21 – Red Crayon
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
June 1 – July 31
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00pm
Character Days
June 1 – Elephant and Piggie
July 30 – Curious George
| OTHER LINKS: | OC Public Libraries Summer Author Series - https://ocpl.org/summer-reading-2026 |
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
OC Public Libraries (OCPL)
OC Public Libraries is a vibrant network of 29 branches, and a satellite location at the Orangewood Children and Family Center, delivering vital library services across the county. With a strong commitment to early literacy, OCPL nurtures a passion for reading in young learners, while also providing robust programs and resources for teens, seniors, and everyone in between. Offering access to over 1.7 million materials, as well as a vast range of online resources and streaming services, OCPL empowers individuals at every stage of life. Our mission is rooted in promoting lifelong learning, fostering community connections, and ensuring free, open access to knowledge and tools that enrich lives. Through innovative programming, we support diverse needs, encourage personal growth, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Our services help people of all ages thrive. At OC Public Libraries, books are just the beginning.
More information at https://ocpl.org/
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