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    Music in the Time of Quarantine

    In troubling times, music is something that unites us and lifts our spirits.  According to Psychology Today, music is beneficial to mental health because it elevates our mood, promotes creative thinking, and makes us feel good.  We can also have fun with it by making playlists that contain songs that reflect our current situation or…

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  • Some of the Best Marvel Comics Available for Free With Hoopla

    Some of the Best Marvel Comics Available for Free with Hoopla

    The date is May 3, 2006. I am a junior in high school and as of yet unencumbered by the difficult decisions of adulthood. Yet, for several months I have felt conflicted. Everywhere I look, people are asking me, ā€œwhose side are you on?ā€ As if it was that easy. On one side there was…

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    The 5 Best Films Available for Credit-Free Viewing on Kanopy

    With no shortage of subscription-based streaming services out there, sometimes itā€™s nice to watch something with a little less financial obligation. Kanopy, an on-demand streaming platform which features documentaries, childrenā€™s TV series and the best in classic and independent cinema is accessible completely for free with your library card. Typically, users can access up to…

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Thanksgiving Closure

Orange County Library System will be closed starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 30. Learn more about library closures >

Upcoming Southwest Branch Closure

Southwest Branch will be closed Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 for replacement of the HVAC system. The book drop will remain open. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Friday, December 6.