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Celebrating National Poetry Month
Wed | Apr 20 | 6pm
Open Mic Night
Wed | Apr 27 | 6pm
Poet Laureate Dr. Natalie Graham and
Honorable Mention Gustavo Hernandez
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Virtual Teen Event: Bite of Reality
Sat | Apr 23 | 2-4pm
It's never too early to learn financial responsibilities! Our upcoming virtual "Bite of Reality" will show you how this April, also known as Financial Literacy Month. Suggested for ages 12-18.
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Virtual Teen Mental Health Series
Mon | Apr 25 | 4pm
Helping a Friend in Crisis with Connect-OC
Mon | May 9 | 4pm
Mindfulness Workshop with So Cal Adolescent Wellness
Mon | May 23 | 4pm
Visual Arts & Mental Health with The Laguna Playhouse
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Comic Orange is a celebration of libraries, graphic novels, cosplay, animation and more!
Celebrate with us in person on Saturday, May 7 from 11am-3pm at the Tustin Library or virtually throughout the month of May.
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 Author Talk: Reyna Grande
Older Americans Month
Tue | May 3 | 6:30pm
Cypress Library
Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. A Ballad of Love and Glory, is a sweeping saga following a Mexican army nurse and an Irish soldier who must fight for love and survival in the midst of the Mexican-American war.
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Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022
Rise to the challenge of reading all year long. Just imagine if you read 100 books, 100 days, or 100 hours. Pick your preferred reading challenge and earn badges throughout the year by reading Book by Book.
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Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2022
Enjoy the beautiful weather with good books this Spring! Earn badges by reading and completing activities.
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Use your OC Public Libraries card to check out a free CA State Parks vehicle day-use pass.
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Join us for a variety of fun family storytimes, live on Zoom! Storytimes take place throughout the week and include Baby Lapsit, Music & Movement and Bilingual programs.
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OCPL has everything from Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Yahtzee and more. Games are available for all different age ranges and skill levels.
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Backpacks include books, manipulatives, a laminated activity sheet with rhymes and fingerplays, information about early learning concepts, and suggestions to make learning fun.
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OCPL has created book club kits to help our communities participate in the book club fun! The kits contain at least 10 copies of great book club titles, reader’s guide questions, review information and read-alike title.
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OCPL provides databases to help students with early learning and aid with homework.
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OCPL chat is available:
Mon - Thu
12:00pm-6:00pm
Fri - Sat
10:00am-4:00pm
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Did you know individuals with a high school diploma earn about $10K more annually than those without a diploma? Additionally, the unemployment rate for those without a diploma is significantly higher than the national average.
Earn your accredited high school diploma today through OC Public Libraries.
For questions, please call or email:
714-566-2837
ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com
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OC READ offers English speaking adults:
- Free tutoring
- Learning support
- Personalized goals
Become an OC READ Volunteer:
- Rewarding experience
- New skills
- Connect with others
OC READ is the literacy program for OC Public Libraries.
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Books By Mail is a free service that delivers books and audiobooks on CD through the US Postal Service to homebound, eligible residents in Orange County, California who are unable to visit the library because of a physical disability, long-term illness, and/or lack of transportation.
Learn more at ocpl.org/booksbymail
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OCPL provides workforce development and job skills platforms, free for the year, from the California State Library. These databases offer help to those unemployed or underemployed return to the workforce.
Learn more at ocpl.org/elibrary
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Zip Books provides library users with speedy access to
books that are not available in the library collection. Similar to InterLibrary Loan service but much faster! Simply request an eligible item and the book is shipped directly to your home from Amazon. When finished, return it to the library. Funding provided by the State of California.
Learn more at ocpl.org/zipbooks
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The New Year introduced new ways to recycle, and we're challenging you and your family to practice best recycling habits for a greener tomorrow. Click here for a link to our EcoChallenge activity book that includes fun and educational tips, games, word searches and more.
Visit OCLandfills.com for general information.
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