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...

We’ve put this resource list together to meet the needs of those who are learning and/or teaching from home during this time of social distancing. Some of these resources require a library card. Check back frequently as new resources will be added.

We’ve put this resource list together to meet the needs of those who are learning and/or teaching from home during this time of social distancing. Some of these resources require a library card. Check back frequently as new resources will be added.

Recommended Websites Animal Bytes is sponsored by the San Diego Zoo, and features animal articles, photos, videos, and interactive pages for elementary and middle school grades. Enchanted Learning Animals is a good starting place for early elementary students to learn about the world’s animals. National Geographic Animal Facts contains a...

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...

We want to thank all of the organizations and individuals who have shared historical images in this collection. For additional historical images, or for more information about specific images in this collection, please contact the image's owner directly: Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum & Acjachemen Cultural Center 31806 El Camino Real...