Congratulations to the July employee of the month, Linda! Since joining Bib Services in our Cataloging Department in August 2019, Linda’s “behind the scenes” work as a Library Assistant, has…

OC Public Libraries are a great place for teens! Branch libraries offer programs and materials for fun reading as well as homework assignments. Staff can help you find what you need, and you can use…

On behalf of OC Public Libraries, you are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the El Toro Library. Friday, September 24 Ceremony begins at 10am, followed by a…

OC Public Libraries returns to regular service hours on September 24th. For current branch hours, visit https://ocpl.org/libraries.    

Websites Activity Village Quick and easy crafts arranged by theme or holiday. Hands on Crafts for Kids School and curriculum based projects, multicultural projects, and every day, holiday, and…

Websites The Library of Congress Presents America’s Story from America’s Library  The Library of Congress offers images of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and…

  OC Surf Stories Video Series Popularized by Duke Kahanamoku in the 1920s, surfing was initially embraced by California’s lifeguard communities. As boards became lighter and…

Every ten years, local governments use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. Assembly Bill 849 (2019) requires cities and counties to…

  On behalf of OC Public Libraries, you are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Rancho Santa Margarita Library. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Ceremony…

OC Public Libraries has created book club kits to help our communities participate in the book club fun!  The kits contain 10 copies (sometimes more) of great book club titles and check out for…