OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 16, 2023) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Karin Slaughter, a prolific crime writer, is the author of...
OC Public Libraries is getting library card holders excited by offering a fine forgiveness program, “Fine Free Library Days,” from February 14-29, 2020. To celebrate the Leap Year, library users with outstanding library fines are invited to “Take a Leap Back to the Library.” Items with overdue fines or marked...
Congratulations to Melanie, OC Public Libraries’ employee of the month. Starting out as a clerk, Melanie learned the basics, but because of her exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail quickly became the lead clerk. Now, in the position of Library Assistant, Melanie is moving beyond the front desk...
Congratulations to Leticia, our OCPL Employee of the Month! Letty has consistently impressed coworkers and staff with her positivity, vibrant energy, and genuine enthusiasm for our programs and patrons. Kids continually look forward to her Family Storytimes on the weekends because she is always adding something extra, such as infusing...
Lisa is the most cheerful, positive person you will most likely ever meet. When Heritage Park’s Children’s Librarian was promoted, Lisa stepped up and took on 6 storytimes each week. These storytimes draw crowds of 50-170 people and Lisa treats each program as an opportunity to share her joy and...
Employee of the Month - March 2018 Congratulations Liz Tran, OC Public Libraries employee of the month. Liz is friendly, efficient, and embodies the total branch approach to service and tasks. When she sees something that needs to be done, she steps up and does it. She is always busy...
Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 17, 2019) – Four adult graduates will be accepting their high school diplomas at OC Public Libraries’ Career Online High School Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2019, from 7- 9 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library located at 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa...
Literary Orange 2019 OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES PRESENTS THIRTEENTH ANNUAL LITERARY ORANGE Best-selling authors Tara Conklin, Martha Hall Kelly and Alan Brennert to serve as keynote speakers at this sold out event Newport Beach, Calif. (April 2, 2019) – OC Public Libraries will be hosting its thirteenth annual Literary Orange event...
Congratulations to the OCPL Employee of the Month, Carl! Carl brings laughter and good will in with him every day! His Music and Movement Storytime is one of the highest attended regularly scheduled programs at Tustin. He also does an Enrichment Storytime for adults with unique needs. His Adult Enrichment...
Andrea has been a staple of her local community for several years. She consistently provides excellent customer service and always exhibits a calm and professional demeanor. She is always willing to assist her colleagues in any task and efficiently uses her time to complete a litany of assignments throughout the...