Join us for our 15th annual Literary Orange event. This year we're going virtual! Literary Orange connects authors, readers, and libraries. For Literary Orange 2021, we have an amazing lineup of keynote speakers: Harlan Coben, Heather Morris, Lisa Wingate, and Charles Yu. For more information and registration details, please visit literaryorange.org!
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Literary Orange Keynote Speaker:
Charles Yu
Our final keynote speaker, Charles Yu, will be joining us virtually on Wednesday April 28th at 6:30pm.
Register at literaryorange.org
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The Botany of Trees with Matt Ritter
Tuesday, April 27th at 6pm
Meet Matt Ritter, a professor in the Bioology Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Contact: samantha.smith@occr.ocgov.com
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Discover Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Saturday May 1st at 11am
Home to Orange County’s only grove of Coastal Redwoods, Carbon Canyon Regional Park is a hidden gem for our community. During this virtual tour we will investigate the redwood grove with its trees that can grow to be the tallest on the planet and live for over 2,000 years. We will also learn about all the other great recreational opportunities at this regional park including fishing in the 4-acre lake which is stocked with catfish and trout.
Presenter: OC Parks staff
Contact: cyrise.smith@occr.ocgov.com
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In Conversation with Tony Medina
Saturday May 1st at 2pm
Teens are invited to join OC Public Libraries for an author talk Tony Medina, author of the graphic novel "I Am Alfonso Jones."
Copies of "I Am Alfonso Jones" are available for registrants to keep while supplies last.
Contact: lauren.abel@occr.ocgov.com
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In Conversation with Lori Gottlieb
Thursday, May 6th at 7pm
Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which is being adapted as a television series with Eva Longoria. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The Atlantic‘s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column and contributes regularly to The New York Times. She is on the Advisory Council for Bring Change to Mind. Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or by following her @LoriGottlieb1 on Twitter.
Contact: beatriz.preciado@occr.ocgov.com
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Comic Orange
Comic Orange 2021 is here! All month long in May, OC Public Libraries will host author talks, a comic workshop, Charlie cart demo, special storytimes, and have activity kits distributed in branches and available to download from our website.
Limited edition “Wizard Rita” library cards will be available at all branches for the duration of the month of May, while supplies last.
Visit ocpl.org/comicorange for more info.
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Orange County Poet Laureate
Aligning with National Poetry Month OC Public Libraries is pleased to announce a partnership with @LibroMobile Arts Co-Op to launch the inaugural OC Poet Laureate (OC-PL) and OC Youth Poet Laureate (OCYPL) programs in Orange County!
Aiming to reflect regional demographics, these programs are intended to inspire and promote cultural connections and community partnerships by celebrating local poets using their powerful voices to impact social change.
One OC Poet Laureate and one OC Youth Poet Laureate will be selected for the 2021-2022 program year. Inaugural applications for the OC-PL and OCYPL programs will open on April 15, 2021 and be accepted through July 15, 2021. Announcement of the 2021-2022 OC Poet Laureate Appointments will be made on August 15, 2021.
https://wwwlibromobile.com/ocpoetlaureates
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ZOOM into Storytime!
Join us for a variety of fun family storytimes, live on Zoom! Storytimes take place through out the week and include Baby Lapsit, Music & Movement and Bilingual programs. Click HERE for a full list of dates and times.
Space is limited, register today at ocplstorytimes@occr.ocgov.com
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Kindergarten Readiness
Children who enter kindergarten with basic reading, math, and social skills are more likely to achieve success in school, attain higher levels of education and secure employment. OC Public Libraries has compiled resources and designed programs to support our families in getting ready for school. For more information, visit ocpl.org/kindergartenreadiness
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OCPL Celebrates 100 Years of Possibilities!
Residents are invited to join the year-long celebration with virtual and safe programs highlighting the library’s commitment to the community over the last 100 years. To join, follow @ocpubliclibraries on social media and hashtag #OCPL100. For more information about OC Public Libraries and the centennial, visit ocpl.org/centennial. Celebrate the Past, Inspire the Future. 100 Years of Possibilities.
Be sure to sign up for the 100 Book Reading Challenge! You’ll receive a badge for every 10 books you read. Can you collect all 10 centennial badges? Click HERE to register
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Questions? OCPL chat is available Tuesday through Friday from 12pm-5pm and Saturday from 10am-4pm.
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