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, ...

Friends of the Library Monthly Gift Basket Raffle

Spring Garden Fling!

Basket sponsored by the Orange Public Library Foundation and Orange Home Grown in honor of the Orange Public Library Seed Library. Contains: Gardening book; cookbook; seven seed mix packages; bottle of Cote des Roses French Rose; guide...

Spring Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Library invites you to their Spring Book Sale. Buy a bag for one low price and fill it with as many previously enjoyed books as you'd like. Saturday March 30 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Orange Public Library & History Center.

OPL Food Drive Needs Your Donations

Non-perishable goods welcomed. Drop off donations at the Orange Public Library & History Center. The Rapid Rehousing & Permanent Supportive House programs provide homeless individuals and families with rental assistance and permanent housing.

It's Your Money - Workshop Series

Sponsored by the Orange Public Library Foundation. Tuesdays, March 26 - May 14 from 9:30 - 11:00 am at the Orange Public Library & History Center. Registration is advised, call (714) 288-2470 or email lindacundiff.oplf@gmail.com.

Enjoy FREE Access to the New York Times Digital Edition

Orange Public Library now offers cardholders free digital access to The New York Times courtesy of the California State Library. Access includes content from 1851 to the present, Spanish, Chinese, multimedia (including video and photography), and more!

Friends Receive 60th Anniversary Proclamation

The Friends of the Orange Public Library received a proclamation from the City Council at their February 12th meeting, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Friends.

Pictured from left to right with the City Council are Friends Board members Christine Hu...

Foundation Celebrates STEAM for Teens & Tweens

Executive Director Linda Cundiff presented a new laptop and printer to each of the three teen participants who won the prizes at the conclusion of the STEAM program.

Pictured from left to right with the City Council are Foundation Board members Rick Martin...

2019 Documentary Film Series

BRIGHT LIGHTS - Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie ReynoldsAn intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty in all its eccentricity and the story of a family's complicated love. While living together in the same Beverly Hill compound, the 83-year-old grand dame h...

The Orange May Parade

The Orange Chamber of Commerce is reviving the Orange May Parade which had it's last march down Chapman Avenue in 1991. For additional information please click on link. 

Meet Our New City Attorney

The City of Orange is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Sheatz to the position of City Attorney. Mr. Sheatz has been with the City for nearly 19 years, serving most recently as the Senior Assistant City Attorney.

A graduate of California Western ...

The Old Towne West Parking Structure Now Open

The Old Towne West Metrolink Parking Structure (130 N. Lemon St) features free public parking, electric car chargers, and is located just steps away from the Plaza.
It's just another reason why Orange continues to be a great place to live, work, and shop.

Orange County Quarantine for Virulent Newcastle Disease

Virulent (formerly Exotic) Newcastle Disease is highly contagious, and while generally harmless to humans, has caused high rates of sickness and death in susceptible birds. Chickens,such as those kept by many Orange residents, are highly susceptible to th...

Text-to-911

Text-to-911

Orange County now has a  “Text-to-911” service which includes the City of Orange. If you are hearing or speech impaired, or in a situation where you can’t call, you can now text “911” t...