Congratulations to Jon Gilliom, OC Public Libraries’ employee of the month. Jon has excellent customer service skills along with a tremendous passion for history, libraries and serving the community. As Chairperson of the Historical Images Committee, he has been the driving force behind both the Indigenous Voices of San Juan...

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Olga Martinez is deserving of the employee of the month recognition for her contributions to the Lunch @ the Library program. This summer, the El Toro Library hosted the 6-week Lunch @ the Library program for its community. With a smile and a warm welcome, Olga ensured that the children...

Back to School Virtual Kick-off Event Wednesday, August 4th at 6pm 'Transitioning back Into the Classroom' with Educator Linda Yaron Weston This interactive presentation will explore mindfulness and well-being tools to help students, teachers, and families adjust to going back to school. It will also include tips from her book...

The library is located between 18th and 19th Streets, west of Harbor Blvd. Parking is available around the library. View Larger Map

The library is located across the street from the Civic Center, off Beach Blvd. Parking is available in the lots around the library. View Larger Map

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Congratulations to the June Employees of the Month, Kindergarten Readiness committee: Shanon, Katie, Rylee, Zulma, Courtney, Heather, Glenda, and Linda! Almost 50 percent of children in Orange County are not considered kindergarten ready. During the pandemic, it was even more difficult for some children and their families to acquire the...