Caldecott Award   Given annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished…

OC Public Libraries welcomes program suggestions that support our mission and enhance our services, collections and other resources. Programs must be open to the public, free of charge to attendees…

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Economic Indicators Dashboard As the world grows increasingly smaller, Orange County is finding itself no longer competing just with other metro…

The Carnegie Cyber Academy   This Carnegie Mellon University site offers an interactive game that teaches Internet safety and computer security in a safe, fun setting. There are also mini-games…

Join. Volunteer. Shop. The Friends of the OC Public Libraries are volunteers who are interested in promoting the library to the community, enriching resources, providing legislative support and…

Beatty Award Honors the author of a distinguished book for children or young adults that best promotes an awareness of California and its people. Caldecott Award   Given annually by the Association…

Rita Recommends is a service providing reading recommendations designed personally for you by OC Public Libraries’ staff. Fill out a survey of your reading tastes, and our staff will send you…

Websites Britannica School  An updated, online version of the classic encyclopedia Fact Monster  Facts and Information for children Infoplease  Find articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia Sixth…

  This summer, we are taking things online by offering our Summer Reading Challenge @ Home. Log on to collect badges, earn points for your reading…

Websites Amazing Space  Lots of space facts, online activities, and homework help. Discover Education Science Homework Help Videos  Find interactive video resources to help students connect science…