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...

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, ...

Learn a Language on Your Own, Online

Rocket Languages is an award winning interactive online language learning system. Orange Public Library cardholders can learn conversational language skills at their own pace.

Name the Crocodile Contest

The library needs help naming the Crocodile on the wall in the Children’s area. Visit the Children’s Library from October 5 – November 16 to view the Crocodile and cast your vote. The child that submits the winning name will receive a special prize.

In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club

Read 5 books to earn FREE In-N-Out. October 5 - November 16, for ages 4 - 12. Sign up at any of our three Orange Public Library branches.

Friends of the Orange Public Library - Celebrating 60 Years

Support our Friends by visiting the Book Sale areas at each of our three locations. 

To become a volunteer, please click here.

Literary Pumpkin Contest

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character. Take a photo with your literary pumpkin creation. The pumpkin may be carved, painted, or decorated with other items. You are only limited by your imagination. Your pumpkin will be judged for cr...

Homework Helpers Needed at El Modena Branch Library

The El Modena Homework Center is open Monday - Thursday from 2:30 – 4:00 pm, September to June commitment.  Minimum of one scheduled 1.5 hour shift per week. Assist Grades 1-6 with after school homework assignments.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinat...

It's Your Estate Workshop Series

Sponsored by the Orange Public Library FoundationDon't put this important part of your life off any any longer!Google may give you a million answers, but your library will give you the right answer.

WHEN: Tuesdays, September 10 – October 29, 2019WHERE: Ora...

STEAM for Teens and Tweens

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of OrangeSeptember 21 through January 11Saturdays at 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Orange Public Library & History Center Community Room

Enter to win a laptop and printer or two 1-Day Disney Park Hopper Passes each time you att...

New school year, new Homework Center!

Students in grades 1-6 can check out our re-furbished Homework Center for a quiet place to study on Mondays through Thursdays after school. See link below for more details.

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...

City of Orange By-District Elections Information

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On April 23, 2019, the Orange City Council initiated the process of moving the City from at-large to district-based elections.The elections of November, 2020 will be the first conducted in the by-district system. In by-district elec...

County’s First Mental Health and Wellness Campus Breaks Ground In Orange

County’s First Mental Health and Wellness Campus Breaks Ground In Orange

In the first of its kind facility in Orange County, those suffering from mental health issues will soon have a place to turn for comprehensive care and support. As part of a...

Hearing for Proposed Trails at Santiago Creek Project

Due to time constraints at the regular adjourned City Council meeting on September 24, 2019, the Trails at Santiago Creek Project Public Hearing was continued to October 22, 2019, at 6:00 pm. The project documents are available for public review at the li...

Orange and North Orange County Cities Join Forces to Find Solutions to Homelessness

Orange and North Orange County Cities Join Forces to Find Solutions to Homelessness

The effects of chronic homelessness have been felt by every city in Orange County.  In order to help address the issue, and find ways to address the underlying pro...

Veterans Day Tribute

Veterans Day Tribute

Join the City of Orange as we honor past veterans and current military with patriotic music and inspirational speeches.Monday, November 11, 2 pm, Veterans Memorial at Depot Park, 100 N. Atchison St. Orange. 

This event is open ...

Treat in the Streets

Our 23rd Annual Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival is coming up on Thursday, October 24, from 4 pm to 7 pm in the Old Towne Orange Plaza.

4 pm to 5:30 pm: Trick or Treating throughout the Old Towne Plaza

5:30 pm to 7 pm: Welcome Ceremony, costume parade,...

Orange Police Department Open House

Bring the whole family to Orange Police Department Headquarters, and get up-close with police cars, motorcycles, armored rescue vehicles, SWAT team members and K9 Officers at the OPD Open House on Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take a station tour...

Historic Plaza Tour Now Available

The City of Orange is proud to introduce the “Historic Plaza Tour,” an interactive walking tour of our Old Towne Orange Plaza Historic District.

The web-based Historic Plaza Tour provides an easy-to-navigate way to find parking, locate ...

Mosquito Prevention Tips & Tricks

Preventing mosquito bites is key and eliminating mosquito breeding sources from your property is critical. 

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers tips on prevention of bites.

Click here for additional information from the &a...