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    Libraries With Heart Brings Orange County Residents Vital Health Resources 

    When you think about your local library branch, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s engaging storytimes with toddlers, a book club for romance fans or an after-school language program. Orange County Library System (OCLS) offers all these great programs and many more, but did you know you can use your library…

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  • From the Director, February 2025

    From the Director, February 2025

    Welcome to Your Library Be Welcoming is an important pillar of our strategic plan. A big part of being welcoming is making sure our facilities, programs and services are accessible to every member of our community. This month in Books & Beyond, you will see changes to text color and size in our event listings…

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Your Library Has a Fresh New App!

Discover a new way to experience your library with the OCLS app – a gateway to a world of books, music, events and more wherever you are. Download it today! >

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Independence Day Closure

Orange County Library System will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, July 5. View a complete list of holiday closures >