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Resources for Grown Ups
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First Five Orange County First 5 Orange County partners with many organizations working towards creating and maintaining an early childhood system that families experience as a seamless network of care. Families and Communities Together: Families and Communities Together (FaCT) is a network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) located throughout Orange...
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E-Learning
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GENERAL Bright by Text: Bright by Text sends free activities, games, and resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more! First 5 Orange County Kid Builders: A fun...
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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GIVE YOUR CHILD A HEAD START AND READ 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN! Get ready for Kindergarten by reading 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Read to Succeed. Sign-up today! Request a certificate: Contact the branch of your choice via phone or email and let them know when you are ready to claim...
Library Programs and Resources
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Crafts : Videos and instructions for fun arts and craft projects. Discover & Go Explore Orange County with Discover & Go Virtual Storytimes Storytime videos presented by OC Public Libraries.
Wifi Hotspots
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Take the internet home with your library card! As part of the Internet Access Initiative, Wifi hotspots available at OC Public Libraries branches and Mobile Library. (Subject to availability) Checkout information: Must have a valid library card Limited to 1 hotspot checkout per card 3-Week checkout Hotspots are non-renewable To...
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IN-PERSON EVENTS PAUSED
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OC Public Libraries is pausing in-person programming until further notice. Enjoy virtual programs and 24/7 resources at ocpl.org/virtualprograms.
Caldecott Medal
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The Caldecott Award recognizes the best Illustrators for Children's Picture Books. 2023 Hot Dog 2022 Watercress 2021 We Are Water Protectors 2020 The Undefeated 2019 Hello Lighthouse 2018 Wolf in the Snow 2017 Radiant Child 2016 Finding Winnie 2015 The Adventures of Beekle 2014 Locomotive 2013 This Is Not My...