2024 Summer Reading Program: Read Renew Repeat
June 17 – August 4
This summer, OC Public Libraries is offering a reading challenge, in-branch programming, grab & go craft kits, author events, reading lists and at select branch locations, Lunch at the Library. Participate in our weekly scavenger hunts and activities, return each week for something new to find!
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Summer Reading Program Flyers
English | Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean
Japanese | Chinese Traditional | Chinese Simplified
Kick-off event
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm
11:00am
Author Talk with Sarah Mlynowski
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Crafts & Refreshments
1:00pm
Animal Education Show by Pacific Animal Productions
Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and coauthor of over fifty books for teens, tweens, kids and adults, including the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, the Best Wishes series and the Upside-Down Magic series, which was adapted into a Disney Channel movie.
Crafts, Refreshments, and Book Giveaways while supplies last.
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Branch Events
OC Public Libraries offers a variety of child, teen, adult, and family events.
Click here to view events happening at your local branch.
Summer Reading Challenge
June 17 – August 4
Preregister starting June 1
Begin logging June 17
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at ocpl.beanstack.org or download the free Beanstack app. Set up one account and add all the readers in your family! Complete fun activities to earn virtual badges.
Lunch at the library
Lunch at the Library provides children and teens 18 and under with free summer meals, reading programs, and other activities that support learning, health, and wellness.
No registration is required. Meals are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Lunch at the Library Flyers:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Korean
Persian
Costa Mesa
Donald Dungan Library
June 20 - July 19
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
July 9 - Lilly
July 11 - Lilly
Garden Grove
Chapman Library
June 3 - July 11
Monday - Thursday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
July 3 - Clifford
Garden Grove
Main Library
June 3 - July 12
Monday - Friday
11:00am – Noon
Character Days
June 17 - Splat the Cat
San Juan Capistrano
Library
June 10 - July 25
Monday - Thursday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 25 - Curious George
July 16 - Pete the Cat
Author Events
Author/Illustrator
Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod
Monday, June 10 at 2:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Author
Matt De La Pena
Thursday, June 20 at 1:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Author
Pablo Cartaya
Monday, June 24 at 11:00am
Costa Mesa-Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Author
Ernesto Cisneros
Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Author
Minh Le
Tuesday, July 2 at 1:00pm
Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Author
Lucky Diaz
Monday, July 8 at 1:00pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Illustrator
Joy Hwang Ruiz
Tuesday, July 9 at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Author
Minh Le
Tuesday, July 9 at 1:00pm
Garden Grove Main Library
11200 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Author
Gordon Korman
Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Author
Isabel Quintero
Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Reading Lists
This summer’s reading lists aim to guide us in the many ways we find our voices, whether it’s through listening first, new activities, or turning inwardly to hone our strengths.
These book lists span multiple genres, ages – from primary to adult – and mediums, including audiobooks. Visit your local branch to find your next summer read!
Reading Lists:
Children Grades K - 3
Children Grades 3 - 6
Youth Grades 6 - 8
Teens
Adults
Questions? Call or visit your local OC Public Libraries branch.