Celebrate literacy through crafts, games, karaoke, & activities designed to make learning fun. Adult learners, family members, tutors, and community supporters are welcome to attend this bi-annual showcase event of everything OC Read has to offer.
Details: bit.ly/4xkISZw
ALT Graphic promoting Summer OC Read Day taking place on June 27 from 10am - 12pm at Tustin Library. Description reads: "Space is limited. Activities are available while supplies last. Priority is given to literacy learners and their family members. Registration is not required, but attendees will check-in during the event."
The Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Library is closed for the rest of Wednesday, June 10, 2026 due to maintenance.
For a list of nearby libraries, visit ocpl.org/libraries
Meet Author Wendy Xu!
Wednesday, June 24 at 1 pm
El Toro Library
Wendy Xu is an author and artist. What's your favorite Wendy Xu work?
Details: bit.ly/3RbczMn#OCPLSRP#LunchattheLibrary#LATL
ALT Graphic promoting Summer Reading/Lunch at the Library Author Talk with Wendy Xu at the El Toro Library of OC Public Libraries. Event takes place on Wednesday, June 24 at 1pm. Details listed in post caption.
ALT Graphic promoting Summer Reading Program/Lunch at the Library author talk with Steve Sheinkin at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library on Monday, June 22 at 1pm. More details in post caption.
ALT Graphic promoting Summer Reading Program/Lunch at the Library author talk with Steve Sheinkin at the Garden Grove Chapman Library on Tuesday, June 23 at 1pm. More details in post caption.
Meet Author Marcelo Verdad!
Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 am
El Toro Library - 949-855-8173
24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Details: bit.ly/3RbczMn#OCPLSRP#LunchattheLibrary#LATL
ALT Graphic promoting Summer Reading/Lunch at the Library author talk at OC Public Libraries branch, El Toro Library. Marcelo Verdad on Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 am. More information listed in post caption.
Happy Pride Month! OC Public Libraries welcomes diverse populations and is a safe space for everyone. Join us and hundreds of other libraries in celebration of June as Rainbow Book Monthâ„¢, a national celebration of authors and books that reflect the LGBTQ experience.
#ALA
ALT Graphic of colorful bars. Text reads "RAINBOW BOOK MONTH FOR ALL OF US BECAUSE BOOKS SHOW US EVERY COLOR OF THE RAINBOW"
Logo on black bar: OC Public Libraries
Join us in celebrating 250 years of the United States! OC Public Libraries is offering a special Read Across America year-long reading challenge, in-branch programming, crafts, author events, reading lists, and more!
For more details: ocpl.org/USA-250
ALT Graphic promoting events for the 250th anniversary of the USA. Program details are listed on the website at ocpl.org/USA-250
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
ALT photo of book cover titled "Kingdom of Waves" next to headshot of author Melissa de la Cruz. Text above reads "OC Public Libraries presents Bestselling Author Melissa de la Cruz." Logos, bottom: OC Public Libraries, TeenFest
Stop and smell the crafts!
Pick up this month’s Craft of the Month kit at your local branch and join our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge!
Available while supplies last.
#LibraryCrafts#ReadGrowBloom#SummerReading
ALT Graphic of crafting supplies laid around a circle frame featuring a flower craft made out of a hand cut out of construction paper and flower stickers. Text reads: "OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES invites you to pick up a craft kit at your local branch to celebrate PLANT A SEED, READ SUMMER READING CHALLENGE JUNE 15, 2026 - AUGUST 2, 2026." Logo, bottom right: OC Public Libraries.
Regulation Station Workshop: Understanding Your Sensory Preferences
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm
El Toro Library
No registration required. For more information bit.ly/49UR20M
This program is funded by support from the Samueli Foundation.
ALT Graphic promoting OC Public Libraries workshop titled "Understanding Your Sensory Preferences" led by Sam Nesthus. Held on June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm at the El Toro Library. Logos, bottom center, OC Public Libraries, Samueli Foundation
Film Screening with the Frida Cinema
Born to Trouble: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Rated TV-14 I Runtime: 1 hour, 30 mins. | No registration required.
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00 am
Aliso Viejo Library
For more info: bit.ly/4u7ajop
ALT Graphic promoting a film screening by OC Public Libraries for One County One Book, of the film "Born to Trouble: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" held on June 29 at 11am at Aliso Viejo Library. Logos, bottom: OC Public Libraries, OC Office on Aging
ALT Black and white photo of artist Robert Wyland standing in front of mural of two whales.
ALT Black and white photo of mural on wall of two whales. Scaffolding structure placed next to the wall. Robert Wyland is sitting on the hood of a car parked in the lot near the end of the whale mural.
Regulation Station Workshop: Beneath the Behavior - Understanding What Your Child is Really Communicating
Mon, June 8 at 5:30pm
Aliso Viejo Library
Mon, June 15 at 5:30 pm
Tustin Library
For more information: bit.ly/49UR20M
ALT Graphic promoting workshop with OC Public Libraries titled: Beneath the Behavior: Understanding What Your Child is Really Communicating. Held on June 8 at 5:30pm at Aliso Viejo Library and June 15 at 5:30pm at Tustin Library. Logos, bottom center: OC Public Libraries, Samueli Foundation
ALT Promotional graphic for OC Public Libraries cookbook author talk with Jeffrey Eisner, in partnership with the OC Office on Aging through the intergenerational grant.
ALT Black and white photo of Laguna Beach Library interior, from May 21, 1940, single man seated at a table.
ALT Black and white photo of Laguna Beach Library, exterior, May 21, 1940. Sign next to building reads: "Addition to the library Donated by the Members of the Building Contractor's Assn. of Laguna Beach"
Join our Summer Reading kickoff featuring an author talk with Ben Clanton, comedy juggling show with Michael Rayner, & more! Enjoy a reading challenge, programs, Lunch @ the Library, & more!
Mon, Jun 15 11am - 2pm
Aliso Viejo Library
For more details: bit.ly/3RbczMn
ALT Graphic promoting OC Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff with Author Ben Clanton. Features a photo of book cover titled "The Greatest in the World!" by Ben Clanton next to a headshot of the author.
ALT Graphic promoting OC Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Plant a Seed, Read. June 15, 2026 - August 2, 2026. Text below illustrations of rows of vegetables and books next to trees reads: "Join us for some summer fun at your local branch! Read books and complete challenges to earn badges. Register at ocpl.beanstack.org. For more information please visit ocpl.org." Logo bottom center: OC Public Libraries.