Orange County to Read and Celebrate Lab Girl in the Spring of 2021 ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 25, 2020) — OC Public Libraries has been one of two Orange County organizations chosen to receive a grant of $15,000 to host the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Lab...
Not done with your library books? No problem! There are no overdue fines at OC Public Libraries until further notice! Regular loan periods are in place, but overdues will not be charged. For the safety of staff and library users, all materials will be checked in after 96 hours of...
OC Public Libraries launched the Community Cookbook Project to connect with our community. We are constantly seeking new ways to interact with the community; to share memories, stories, and recipes with one another. Explore the cookbook HERE .
Congratulations to the employee of the month, Briana! Briana displays exceptional service to the public by actively listening to patrons’ needs, so she can find the best services and resource for them. She is great at helping patrons with library technology and shows patience no matter their level. She stepped...
Rylee is a power house when it comes to customer service. She is always coming up with ways to serve the public at our branch, from starting a workout club, offering one-on-one computer help, leading storytimes, and creating crafts for kids. She is always a friendly face when people enter...
Join us for our Microsoft Program Series! Wednesday, September 30, 4-6 PM: Design & Code Apps Learn to design and code apps, ages 13+ In this free two-hour virtual workshop, students thirteen and older will learn about apps and how to create them. They will brainstorm their own app...
Beginning September 22, OC Public Libraries will offer Grab & Go services! Metered occupancy access for Grab & Go service: Designated self-service checkout of holds and popular items Physically distanced single-user computers by reservation for 30 minute sessions For safety purposes, staff and visitors must wear face masks and maintain...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (September 17, 2020) -- OC Public Libraries is excited to announce the next stage in reopening and providing modified service in accordance with the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, with Orange County now in the red tier, libraries can reopen with...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (September 18, 2020) -- With school looking different this year, OC Public Libraries’ literacy program, OC READ / Families for Literacy (OC READ), will be launching a series of Back-to-School events to support distance learning. “The County understands the need for literacy and family engagement are important...
Stella is all about the public she serves. She has been especially helpful to her ESL patrons and has more than a few thriving Conversation groups. She herself, provides all the adult programming at her branch including multiple bookclubs and a monthly Writer's retreat. Stella was also instrumental in bringing...