Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 16, 2024) –OC Public Libraries invites the community to visit the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library for two upcoming literary events. Bricia Lopez is an esteemed entrepreneur and cultural ambassador. She has become a pivotal figure in the Los Angeles culinary landscape. Through Guelaguetza, her family's...

Body OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 16, 2023) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange, a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. Karin Slaughter, a prolific crime writer, is the author of more... Links in this section relate to Body

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 8, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange , a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy. A.J. Finn is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon The Woman in the...

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Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 24, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May. This month-long celebration honors the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We invite the community to join us for a series...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, California. (September 29, 2025) – 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 Halloween-themed activities, Spooky Month invites...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 23, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to announce its selection as one of eight libraries to receive the Sustainable California Libraries grant from the California State Library. This $75,000 grant is designed to promote sustainability through resource sharing, improving efficiency, and creative reuse. The... Links in this section relate to Body

Body As of July 1, 2025, the City of Irvine has transitioned out of the OC Public Libraries (OCPL) system. OCPL remains dedicated to serving our patrons with a vast collection of over 1.7 million items, friendly staff, author events, fun and educational programs for all ages, and welcoming spaces throughout...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 8, 2026) – This summer, OC Public Libraries invites children and families to dig into “Plant a Seed, Read”, a reading program that encourages children, teens, and adults to read throughout the summer. From June 15 through August 2, participants can enjoy branch programming, grab‑and‑go craft...

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