Yorba Park Improvements

After consideration and approval by City Council on December 13, 2017, Phase I of the Yorba Park Renovation Project is scheduled to commence in mid-January 2017. The park will need to remain closed for approximately 8-10 months. The City of Orange is work...

Proposed Participation Agreement with SC Fuels

The City Council of the City of Orange will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. To consider the proposed Participation Agreement among the City of Orange an...

A Very Great Place

We are very proud to announce that the Old Towne Orange Plaza has now joined Central Park in New York, Olvera Street in Los Angeles, and the Magnificent Mile in Chicago as one of the officially designated “Great Places in America.”

On September 25, at the ...

Metrolink Parking Structure Update

With the major concrete work completed, and the interior infrastructure construction ongoing, attention now turns to the details that are designed to help the Old Towne Orange Parking Structure blend-in with the surrounding historic architecture.

Beginning...

Urth Caffe is Coming to Old Towne Orange

Urth Caffe is lovingly restoring a historic building that was originally built in 1888 overlooking Orange’s iconic plaza for its new flagship restaurant. The construction at 100 W. Chapman Avenue began in 2015, and in addition to the typical restaurant bu...

Irvine Company Delays Santiago Hills II Development

Last December, the City was informed by The Irvine Company that they will be placing the Santiago Hills II residential development project on hold for two additional years. All of the work planned to begin this year, including the clearing of vegetation, ...

Wireless printing is new at the library!

Visit us and see how to print from your mobile devices.  Click the link below for a special opportunity in November.

Pet Donation Drive at the Library

The Main Library is hosting a donation drive for OC Animal Care now through November 30th. Animal shelters depend on donations to provide basic needs, especially during the winter season. Donate today!

Veterans Day Holiday Hours

All Orange Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, November 13.

Friends of the Library Donate $36,700

The generous dollar amount coming from FOPL will be used to purchase large print books, DVDs, Summer Reading Club supplies, and a mobile app branded for Orange Public Library, as well as fund the Library’s Employee Appreciation Program.

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Travelling Book Club

First Stop:The 1888 Center115 North Orange StreetOrange, CA 92866

Wednesday, October 10 from 6 pm - 7 pm

Sip a tea from the shop and enjoy a discussion of The October Country by Ray Bradbury.

Second Stop:The Woman's Club of Orange121 South Center StreetOrang...

In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club

Read 5 books to earn FREE In-N-Out. October 6 - November 17, for ages 4 - 12. Sign up at any of our three Orange Public Library branches.

STEAM for Teens and Tweens

Orange Public Library Foundation and Edison International are proud to present our exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math series. Teens and Tweens, Grade 6 to Grade 12 are invited to join. Click the link below for dates and programs.

New go-to sites for K-12 research!

Britannica School and Britannica Escolar are leading resources for accurate, age-appropriate content in English and Spanish respectively. Perfect for K-12 research, building information literacy skills and supporting STEM education.

Seed Lending Library at the El Modena Branch Library

Created as a partnership between OPL, Orange Home Grown, and the Orange Public Library Foundation, the Seed Library is a depository of organic, heirloom seeds held in trust for the community at large. Community members come to OPL and borrow free seeds do...

Visit our eBranch - Open all day, every day

Our eBranch (electronic branch) is always open - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You can download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMusic and eMagazines, learn a new language, do online research, search our Local History digital archives, place holds on item...

Show Your Orange Public Library Card and Save

In addition to using your library card to check out books, CDs, and DVDs and for free music downloads, you can also use it to save money. When you show your library card at these local businesses you will receive a discount or special deal. Check this pag...

OPL Seed Lending Library

The Orange Seed Lending Library is made possible through a collaboration of the Orange Public Library Foundation and Orange Home Grown.

The Orange Seed Lending Library is located at the Orange Public Library & History Center, upstairs next to the Refer...

Orange Unofficial Election Results

Orange Unofficial Election Results as of November 7th 12:30 a.m. per the Orange County Registrar of Voters.  For up to date information, please visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website.

CITY OF ORANGE Mayor

Completed Precincts: 88 of 88

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A Very Great Place

We are very proud to announce that the Old Towne Orange Plaza has now joined Central Park in New York, Olvera Street in Los Angeles, and the Magnificent Mile in Chicago as one of the officially designated “Great Places in America.”

On S...

Welcome Fire Chief Fackiner

We are proud to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Doug Fackiner as Chief of the Orange City Fire Department, effective September 11, 2018.

The City of Orange officially presented newly appointed Fire Chief Doug Fackiner his official badge in a Pinni...

Metrolink Parking Structure Update

With the major concrete work completed, and the interior infrastructure construction ongoing, attention now turns to the details that are designed to help the Old Towne Orange Parking Structure blend-in with the surrounding historic architecture.

Beginning...

Needle Exchange Program Information Updated 9-26-18