Memorial Day Closure
Orange County Library System will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The library system will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26. Learn more about library closures ›
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Small Business Month: Filmmakers Charlie Batista and Sabian Orazi of Bad Eggs
Charlie Batista and Sabian Orazi are lifelong friends who started making movies together in middle school. Starting with short films for their friends, the pair started their own Youtube channel where these shorts gained traction and support from new fans. They now create feature length films under their production company Bad Eggs (@badeggs.official on Instagram),
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From the Director, May 2026
Build Your Business Expertise at Your Library May is Small Business Month, and your library offers classes, events and resources to help grow your business ideas. Whether you’re an established owner or just getting started, the Orange County Library System has tools to support you. Check out the business feature on pages 18–19 of the
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Sew Slay: Q&A with Breanna Covington, WWE’s Layla Diggs
May’s Books & Beyond cover photo features a library user you may recognize. Breanna Covington wrestles for WWE NXT as dancing diva Layla Diggs (find her on Instagram at @layladiggswwe). Breanna talked with OCLS about how using the Sewing Studio and taking sewing classes at the library has helped her build confidence, develop her character’s
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From the Director, April 2026
You Bee-long at Your Library Orange County Library System is dedicated to enriching lives through experiences and opportunities to learn, grow and connect. Our area is growing fast and to plan effectively for the future, we need your input on how you use your library and what you’d like to see moving forward. Visit surveyhero.com/c/OCLS
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From the Director, March 2026
A Month of Music, Film, Medieval Merriment and LEGO Creativity at Your Library Learning and creativity come alive in many forms and this month, your library strikes every chord with an inspiring blend of music, film, art and a family-friendly week of medieval pageantry. The submission window is open now through May 15 for our
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From the Director, January 2025
Your Library Offers Unlimited Value in the New Year Welcome to a new year with your library! January is a time to look ahead and plan for a successful year, and your OCLS library card can help you do just that – often in surprising, money-saving ways. If you’re paying for newspapers, magazines, audiobooks or
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From the Director, December 2025
The Best Books You May Have Missed in 2025 December is a great time to relax with a book, and book clubs, blogs, celebrities and newspapers are releasing their Best Books lists for 2025 – a fun way to find your next book. I love discovering new authors and I find as much time as
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From the Director, November 2025
For many, November is a time to focus on giving and to reflect on gratitude. This season, I’m especially thankful for the staff of Orange County Library System, who dedicate each day to enriching lives through lifelong learning and providing meaningful programs and services to our community both in our branches and across the county
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From the Director, October 2025
Connect With Your Community Through Library Events and Programs It’s the start of fall and OCLS is bringing a new season of events, classes and programs to give customers fresh opportunities to learn and connect in the community. From cooking demonstrations to book clubs, technology classes to health and wellness programs, we offer Orange County
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From the Director, August 2025
Back to School With Your Library August is here and for kids and families in Orange County that means gearing up to go back to school. Your Orange County Library System has resources, classes and events to get students back in the learning mindset and strengthen their academic skills. On Monday, August 4, 11 a.m.,
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