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Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Presents Ruth Reichl
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 16, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange, a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Ruth Reichl is recognized as one of the most discerning voices in the food world, with accolades as a...
Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Presents Lunch at the Library 2026
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 25, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is excited to announce Lunch at the Library for summer 2026, providing free meals to children and teens 18 and under at select branch locations. This initiative provides free nutritious meals and alongside engaging enrichment programming including a children’s book...
Friends’ Bookstores
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Guide to OC Public Libraries Friends’ Bookstores Many Friends of the Library groups help fund their support for branches of OC Public Libraries through volunteer-operated bookstores and smaller book sale areas in or adjacent to the library. Gently used hardcover and paperback books, magazines, movies and music are among the...
Employee of the Month Cecilia
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Join us in celebrating Cecilia from Villa Park, our Employee of the Month! Cecilia is a kind and reliable employee who brings positivity and consistency to her workplace. She has been with OC Public Libraries for over 20 years, having worked most recently at the Heritage Park branch before joining...
Genealogy Reads
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Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family’s Genetic Destiny, and the Science that Rescued Them The Baxely family of South Carolina is a close-knit, religious, civic minded, physically active and well-respected clan with deep roots in Huxley, SC. The Baxely’s also carry a genetic mutant with devastating consequences...
Cypress Library
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Events and Programs Please visit our branch calendar to learn about upcoming events and programs at the library. Resources and Services AWE Stations: Two computers for children ages 2-8, equipped with a variety of educational games in English and Spanish. Book Clubs : Visit our branch calendar or email ocpl.cypress@occr.ocgov.com...
Book Lists
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Books recommended by OC Public Libraries’ librarians. Kindergarten Readiness: Books about Colors Books about Community Books about the First Day of School Books about Feelings Books about Friendship Books about Letters and their Sounds Books about Math Books about Movement and Breath Books about Nature Books about Shapes Spooky Books...