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Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Presents Regulation Station
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 2, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is excited to introduce Regulation Station: All Aboard for Sensory Play, a new initiative designed to support neurodiverse children and their families through inclusive library programming. This program series includes storytimes for children ages 2–8, sensory play experiences, and author...
Book Groups
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Please contact the following staff facilitators below if you’d like to participate in any of the clubs. Book Clubs are intended for Adults unless otherwise noted.
Zip Books
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Zip Books Thank you for using Zip Books! We have currently reached our capacity for orders. Stay tuned for future opportunities to participate in Zip Books. If you would like to request any item within 4 years of publication, for the system to purchase, please submit through our Request a...
Employee of the Month Jenny
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Congratulations Employee of the Month Jenny! We are thrilled to announce Jenny from Rancho Santa Margarita as the Employee of the month! Jenny’s creativity and dedication shine through in the programs she brings to her branch. From the Kids’ Car Wash activity to the heartwarming Stuffed Dog Adoption program, her...
Reserve a Study Room
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Reserve a private study room at the following OC Public Libraries branches. Location Number of Rooms Room Capacity Aliso Viejo 1 6 Brea 3 4, 4, 4 Costa Mesa Donald Dungan 2 8, 8 El Toro 3 4, 8, 4 Foothill Ranch 1 4 Fountain Valley 1 4 Los Alamitos...
Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Presents Earth Day 2026
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 25, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is excited to announce Earth Day 2026, offering a chance for the community to join in celebrating the library’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. This event provides an opportunity for everyone to come together and share ways to protect our environment...
Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Presents One County, One Book 2026
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 26, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce One County, One Book, a community reading program centered around the book James by author Percival Everett. Everett's acclaimed 2024 novel James , a reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , won the 2024 National Book...
Holiday Hours
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2026 HOLIDAY HOURS All libraries will be closed on the following days, unless otherwise noted: JANUARY 2026 New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 19 FEBRUARY 2026 Lincoln's Birthday Thursday, February 12 Presidents' Day Monday, February 16 APRIL 2026 Easter Sunday, April 5 MAY...
Cloud Printing
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Printing Prices and Formats Letter size Single-siding printing Black & White $0.15 / page Smart ALEC Cloud Printing Method 1: Print from a laptop 1. Open a browser and go to https://smartalecplus.smartalecprint.com/?ID=OCPLCA 2. Enter your library card number and PIN/Password and click "Log In" 3. Upload your documents or enter...
Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author Mitch Albom
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (October 22, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician...