Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 30, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May. This month long celebration honors the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We invite the community to join us for a...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 30, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce One County, One Book, a community reading program centered around the book James by Percival Everett. This critically acclaimed bestselling novel won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction as well as the 2024 National Book Award...

Body A Slice of Literary Orange is a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year at various venues across the county, with no cost for attendees. These events take place at library locations or with the support of community partners. We continue to celebrate literacy and promote books and reading! Click...

Body Our annual events for everything teen! Suggested ages: 12-18 For more information on the programs featured, please email ocplteenprograms@occr.ocgov.com . Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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...