2023 Summer Reading Program: Find Your Voice
June 12 – July 31, 2023
This summer, OC Public Libraries is offering a reading challenge, in-branch programming, grab & go craft kits, author events, reading lists, special incentives/opportunity drawings 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
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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 12 – July 31, 2023
Preregister starting June 1
Begin logging June 12
Log 20 or more days of reading to be entered into an opportunity drawing for a gift card courtesy of your branch’s Friends of the Libraries. 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.
Author Events
Author
Lucky Diaz
Wednesday, June 28 at 1:00pm
LUCKY DIAZ is a Latin GRAMMY award-winning and six-time EMMY nominated musician and songwriter. In 2020, his album Buenos Diaz was named an official selection of notable works for children by the American Library Association.
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early arrival suggested. No registration required.
Author
Jennifer Holm
Saturday, July 1 at 11:00am
JENNIFER HOLM is a New York Times bestselling children's author. She collaborated with her brother, Matthew Holm, on several graphic novel series including the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, Sunny series, and the Squish series which is now a streaming show on HBO Max.
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Early arrival suggested. No registration required.
Author
Maurene Goo
Tuesday, July 11 at 4:00pm
MAURENE GOO is the author of several acclaimed books for young adults, including I Believe in a Thing Called Love and Somewhere Only We Know. Her newest novel, Throwback, was recently published in April 2023. She has also written for Marvel's Silk series.
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Early arrival suggested. No registration required.
Author
Suzanne Lang
Saturday, July 15 at 11:00am
SUZANNE LANG is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series which she creates with her husband, illustrator Max Lang. Their other titles include All Kinds of Families and Hooray For Kids.
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Early arrival suggested. No registration required.
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
July 5 - August 1
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
July 6 - Pete the Cat
July 25 - Rainbow Fish
El Toro
Library
June 12 – July 28
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 12 - Cookie Mouse
July 13 - Pete the Cat
Garden Grove
Chapman Library
June 5 - July 13
Monday - Thursday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 8 - Curious George
July 6 - Elephant & Piggie
Garden Grove
Main Library
June 5 - July 14
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 6 - Curious George
June 15 - Cookie Mouse
June 20 - Paddington Bear
July 5 - Elephant & Piggie
July 13 - Wild Thing
San Juan Capistrano
Library
June 12 - July 20
Monday - Thursday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
July 11 - Pete the Cat
Tustin
Library
June 7 – July 28
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 8 - Cookie Mouse
July 20 - Rainbow Fish
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 4 - 6
Youth Grades 7 - 9
Teens
Adults
Family Audiobook
Questions? Call or visit your local OC Public Libraries branch.