Bookmobiles are changing the way people access resources from their local library throughout Orange County.
Tag: Libraries
Posted inTop Stories
Reading to a Pal: Therapy Dogs Boost Literacy Skills For OC Students
OC Animal Allies’ Canine Literacy program helps children improve their reading skills through monthly sessions with trained therapy dogs at local public libraries.
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Free Things to Do: Explore and Volunteer Outdoors in OC
Wilderness access and outdoor volunteer opportunities are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Posted inLos Alamitos
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library Reopens
A renovated facility with a new 1,188-square-foot community room and programming was unveiled this week following over a yearlong closure.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Gardening workshops, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inEducation
Orange County Officials Approve Irvine’s Exit from Library System
The city now has less than a year to build and launch their own library system from scratch, pulling $9 million away in funding from the countywide program annually.
Posted inCountywide
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library to Reopen this Summer After a Year of Renovations
County library officials say the public can expect a reopening late this summer after a year of renovations, including new quiet study rooms.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Gears Up to Leave County Library System, Ramp up City Efforts
Irvine leaders are pushing ahead with plans to leave the countywide library system and are asking county leaders to sign off on the deal at their upcoming meeting.
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Surf City’s Move to Privatize Public Libraries Falls Apart at 11th Hour
Huntington Beach City Council members were set to discuss turning library management over to a private company at their meeting Tuesday, but the final bidder dropped out of the running Monday.
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OC Library Visits Climb as Irvine Looks to Leave County Library Network
As at least half of the libraries within the Orange County Public Library system continue to see an increase in visits since the pandemic, Irvine’s potential departure could cause considerable funding loss.
