Thanksgiving Closure
Orange County Library System will be closed starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed through Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 29. Learn more about library closures ›
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Zooming with Kelly
This month we continue our Big Read celebration of Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link with programming related to this eclectic collection of short stories. Prior to kicking off our celebration, the Pulitzer-nominated author chatted with us via Zoom, from her home in Northampton, Massachusetts, for a bonus episode of the library’s podcast Shelf Centered. What…
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Short Stories Can Be Big Reads
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has encouraged communities across the country to read through their Big Read program. Showcasing a diverse range of books reflecting many different voices, the initiative aims to inspire conversation and broaden our perspective of the world. Since 2006, the NEA Big Read has funded more than 1,600 programs,…
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