ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce that Jefferson Fisher, a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm, will be a speaker at one of our upcoming events. With his extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, Fisher has become a household name...
Congratulations Employee of the Month Emily! Emily is a superstellar youth librarian! From detailed planning to non-stop execution, Emily brings sensational children and teen programs to life at El Toro Library, which keeps our lovely families coming back for more! Her natural vibrancy and heartfelt enthusiasm is contagious to others...
Dixie has been an invaluable asset to OC Public Libraries for two years, consistently demonstrating a positive attitude, flexibility, and creativity. Dixie provides excellent customer service and is passionate about Reader's Advisory, as reflected in her thorough Rita Recommends submission replies. Her dedication and passion for library programming have significantly...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (October 3, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to present TeenFest 2024. This year’s annual event celebrating teens will be hosted on Tuesday, October 15 from 3:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at Tustin Library. Teens ages 12-18 can enjoy free activities, a career panel, and more...
Congratulations Employee of the Month Allison! Allison always goes above and beyond to create incredible displays for Tustin's programs. Her work transforms events into immersive, interactive experiences that families in our community love. Allison's creativity, helpfulness, and positive attitude make her a joy to work with and we appreciate her...
Congratulations Employee of the Month Raul! Raul exudes a ray of positivity each morning when he arrives to make deliveries from headquarters. His helpful demeanor ensures our weekend essentials are always available. Punctual and reliable, we reserve a dedicated parking spot for him. He consistently demonstrates professionalism and courtesy. Raul...
Congratulations to Sarah, Employee of the Month! Sarah’s weekly storytimes are a favorite among families at the library, and her October themes—complete with fun outfits like skeletons and pumpkins—added an extra touch of excitement. In addition, Sarah leads Persian and Spanish Bilingual Storytimes, hosts Saturday family craft sessions featuring sustainable...
Congratulations Employee of the Month Tony! Tony plays an integral role in supporting library improvements by coordinating furniture and shelving movements for branch enhancements. He keeps the OCPL warehouse organized, making it easy to track inventory and efficiently move items where they’re needed. Always accommodating, even with last-minute requests, Tony’s...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 22, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce One County, One Book – a community reading program centered around the book The Sympathizer by author Viet Thanh Nguyen. Through One County, One Book OC Public Libraries strives to unite our Orange County communities around...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 29, 2025) –OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy . Kevin Kwan is renowned for his novel, Crazy Rich Asians , which has been translated into 40 languages...