This summer, almost 40,000 patrons signed up to participate in the summer reading program and 85,000 community members attended one or more of the programs. Not only did OC Public Libraries offer learning opportunities, our Lunch at the Library program, in partnership with the California State Library and local school...

Announcing the January Employees of the Month – Brenda Newman and Jessi Ruge! When OC Public Libraries formed an ad-hoc craft committee when library branches shut-down to the public due to the pandemic, Brenda and Jessi volunteered to be part of that committee. Little did they know they’d be asked...

What Do I Read Next? Spring and Summer Preview Zoom Virtual Event March 17th @ 6:30pm Spring and Summer book previews and recommendations with Penguin Random House! Penguin Random House representatives Steve Atinsky, Liz Camfiord, and Wade Lucas will share some spring and summer titles to add to your to-read...

Tim: Tim has organized and staffed the WiFi on Wheels project since October, which has brought WiFi, library services and staff to neighborhoods throughout Orange County. He has scheduled staff, manned the vehicles, and acted as a lead throughout the process. He has been a reliable contributor and supervisor of...

Every day, Barbara exemplifies OCPL’s vision for open doors, free access, and community, and delivers our mission to empower and enrich our community. There’s good reason patrons ask for Barbara by name. For one, Barbara has made a point of knowing their names. Barbara does everything in her power to...

OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES PARTNERS WITH LIBROMOBILE TO LAUNCH INAUGURAL ORANGE COUNTY POET LAUREATE PROGRAMS ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 15, 2021) -- In conjunction with April’s National Poetry Month, OC Public Libraries is partnering with LibroMobile Arts Co-Op to launch the inaugural OC Poet Laureate (OC-PL) and OC Youth Poet Laureate...

OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES PARTNERS WITH LIBROMOBILE TO LAUNCH INAUGURAL ORANGE COUNTY POET LAUREATE PROGRAMS ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 15, 2021) -- In conjunction with April’s National Poetry Month, OC Public Libraries is partnering with LibroMobile Arts Co-Op to launch the inaugural OC Poet Laureate (OC-PL) and OC Youth Poet Laureate...

Announcing the April Employee of the Month – Savannah! Savannah always looks for ways to better serve library patrons, whether it’s creating book bundles, moving or shifting furniture, coming up with better workflows, she is constantly thinking and working hard to make sure each patron leaves happy. Savannah knows our...

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...

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...