Body Emily is a librarian with OC Read, OC Public Libraries’ literacy department, a program designed to support adult learners by providing foundational tutoring for Orange County adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Literacy programs have the power to change people’s lives and Emily works on the...

Body Congratulations to Olivia, OCPL’s employee of the month! Olivia's team-player mentality is evident in her proactive approach to sharing knowledge and building collective expertise. She actively invites colleagues to participate in her programs, anticipating future needs and providing valuable hands-on experience. Olivia willingly takes on various projects and readily volunteers...

Body We are excited to share that Grace is OCPL’s Employee of the Month! Grace's dedication and kindness shine through in all she does, as she generously offers her time, skills, and eagerness to assist colleagues and patrons alike. She organizes and presents an engaging Korean bilingual storytime each month that...

Body Beginning April 15, 2024, the Aliso Viejo library will be closed for tenant enhancements. Holds may be picked up at the El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 949)-855-8173

Body Congratulations to Employees of the Month, Chad, Christine, Carmen, Mahshid, Dorie, and Douglas! This team of individuals demonstrated extraordinary courage and teamwork during an emergency at the Laguna Niguel Library. They used their training and knowledge, along with their good judgment to work as a team quickly. OC Public Libraries...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 25, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of libraries and literature. Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the New York Times bestselling author of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 4, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce its renewed partnership with OC Waste & Recycling to bring a series of Earth Day-themed composting programs to our branches in Costa Mesa, La Habra, and San Juan Capistrano during the month of April. We are...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 4, 2024) – – OC Public Libraries is pleased to present Comic Orange 2024. This year’s annual event is on Saturday April 13th from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Tustin Library. Comic Orange is a celebration of libraries, cosplay, animation, graphic novels and more! This year will feature... Links in this section relate to Body

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 21, 2024) - OC Public Libraries launches a bilingual English/Spanish marketing campaign this summer to raise awareness about all the library has to offer. The pilot marketing program, funded by a Samueli Foundation grant, targets Spanish speakers and connects them with library cards and free programming...

Body Congratulations to Briana, OC Public Libraries’ Employee of the Month! Briana’s dedication and enthusiasm for teen services is clear. She has been instrumental in creating numerous engaging programs, including orchestrating OCPL's first-ever winter formal! As co-chair of the Teen Committee, she has been pivotal in bringing exciting and innovative programming...