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OC Stories #TBT C. C. Chapman Home, Fullerton, May 1954. #localhistory #orangecounty

Author Talk with Melissa de la Cruz, joined in conversation by Marie Lu Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm Aliso Viejo Library For more info: bit.ly/4wzepqw #TeenFest

OC Stories #TBT Postcard of the home of San Clemente's first mayor, Thomas F. Murphine, May 5, 1933, two months after the Long Beach earthquake. #localhistory #orangecounty

Meet Cookbook Author Jeffrey Eisner! Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm Aliso Viejo Library Details: bit.ly/3V96yOH #instantpot #authortalk @PressureLuck

No library items or staff were not harmed in the making of this video (mostly). 🤫 #libraryhumor

Join OC Public Libraries in honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant lineup of events celebrating culture, creativity, and community. We invite you to visit your local branch to learn about special events and programming throughout the month.

OC Public Libraries celebrates Older Adults Month! Stop by your local branch and pick up a flyer with a list of older adults friendly programming being hosted across the system. #libraryfun #OlderAdultsMonth #OrangeCounty

Meet Cookbook Author @CandiceKumai Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm Cypress Library Details: ocpl.org/aapi-heritage-…

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Author Talk with Ellery Adams tonight is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Join us for special One County, One Book film screenings, based on author Percival Everett’s 2001 novel "Erasure." "American Fiction" (2023) is an Oscar-winning comedy-drama directed by Cord Jefferson. Reposting with corrected date for FV. Info: bit.ly/4u7ajop

Meet Cookbook Author Adrienne Cheatham Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00am Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library Details: bit.ly/4u7ajop

OCPL is excited to announce that your library card now grants you access to 3,000+ newspapers in 60+ languages in the original, full‑page layout on any device. You can even access the Economist magazine. Head to PressReader.com or get the app to tap into the latest news.

An Earth Month reminder that OCPL has seed libraries at the branches in Brea, Costa Mesa, El Toro, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Westminster. These beauties were grown in San Juan Capistrano. For more info, visit bit.ly/3QmSxeohttps:/…

OC Stories #TBT President Benjamin Harrison's train in the Santa Ana station, April 23, 1891. The speaker's platform is under a bower next to the rear of the train. A crowd of townspeople is gathered to see the President. #localhistory #orangecounty

Join OCPL for One County, One Book: A community reading program centered around the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, "James," by Percival Everett. Meet Author Percival Everett Thu, May 7 at 6:30pm Laguna Hills Community Center For more info & events: bit.ly/4u7ajop

Music Appreciation Performances: the Rigo Moreno Quintet Complementing the library's reading of James by Percival Everett, the performance will focus on the musical culture and experience of Black Americans during that time period. For more information: ocpl.org/one-county-one…

Jesse Q. Sutanto in conversation with Morgan Matson Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm Clifton C. Miller Community Center Details: ocpl.org/page/slice-lit…

OC Stories #TBT Duck feet brand diving fins manufactured by the Spearfisherman Company, 7521 Clay Street, Huntington Beach, April 16, 1951. #localhistory #orangecounty

Meet Cookbook Author @CandiceKumai Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm Cypress Library Details: ocpl.org/aapi-heritage-…

Meet Cookbook Author Adrienne Cheatham Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00am Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library Details: bit.ly/4u7ajop