Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 8, 2026) – OC Public Libraries welcomes Melissa de la Cruz, the #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly, and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of more than fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning books for readers of all ages. Her novels have appeared on the USA Today... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Laguna Hills, Calif. (July 16, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year in celebration of literacy. Daniel Silva has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 20, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) has been awarded a NACo Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding innovation in county government. NACo’s annual Achievement Awards honor effective, forward‑thinking programs that strengthen services and improve the quality of life for residents...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (August 25, 2026) – September is Library Card Sign‑Up Month at OC Public Libraries (OCPL), a time to celebrate the power of free access, exploration, and connection for everyone in our community. A library card is more than a back‑to‑school essential: it’s a tool that empowers individuals... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Laguna Hills, Calif. (August 27, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year in celebration of literacy. Tess Gerritsen is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books that... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Aliso Viejo, Calif. (September 15, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is proud to present Jocelyn Ramirez, a chef, published cookbook author, New York Times recipe contributor, CPG founder at Tuyyo Foods and advocate for healthy food access in her community. She founded one of LA’s acclaimed Latin food businesses...

Body Tustin, Calif. (September 22, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is proud to present Kaelynn Partlow , an autistic therapist, public speaker, content creator, and author of Life on the Bridge. She shares autism insight through national speaking events, social media, and her work at Project Hope Foundation to promote...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, California. (September 8, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2026. This month recognizes the many contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of Hispanic and Latino communities. Throughout the month, OCPL will offer programs for...

Body Laguna Hills, Calif. (October 14, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year in celebration of literacy. Elizabeth Acevedo was the 2022 Young People’s Poet Laureate and the New York Times bestselling author of...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, California. (September 24, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce its annual Spooky Month celebration this October, offering a frightfully fun lineup of programs for all ages across its branches. From haunted crafts and eerie author talks to spooky storytimes and seasonal activities, Spooky Month invites...