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The Newport Beach Public Library is the cultural heart of the community, serving more than one million patrons each year. We are an essential provider of books, information, and technology, through the Central Library and our three branches: Mariners, Balboa, and Corona del Mar.

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History of the Newport Beach Public Library

The Newport Beach Public Library has a long history of service to the community

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Literacy Services

Project Adult Literacy is located on the lower level of the Central Library, and provides services for adults seeking to improve their English reading and writing skills

Cultural Arts

The Cultural Arts Division of the Newport Beach Public Library, with guidance and support by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, brings cultural and arts programming to the community

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library fund children's programs, Sunday Musicales, and other library programs through used book sales and donations

NBPL Foundation

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation funds valuable library resources and services, and presents a variety of literary programs design to engage the community

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Library Live Presents Orange County: A Literary Field Guide

  • Date: 09/28/2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  
  • Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
    1000 Avocado Avenue
    Newport Beach, California 92660
  • Introduction: Panel discussion with contributors to the anthology moderated by local literary rock stars Andrew Tonkovich and Lisa Alvarez.

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Join us at the Central Library for a  sampling of the best writing about Orange County ever compiled!

This rich offering will include readings by Orange County natives OC Weekly columnist and editor Gustavo Arellano,  novelist Victoria Patterson and poet Stephanie Brown.  Andrew Tonkovich and Lisa Alvarez, the editors of this incredible collection and UCI MFA graduates themselves, will also be on hand.

 

 

Details:

  • Thursday, September 28
  • Event starts 7:00 pm. Doors open 6:30 p.m.
  • Newport Beach Central Library Friends Meeting Room 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach
  • Free Admission; suggested donation $10 at the door
  • Reservations recommended as seating is limited
  • Reservations: http://www.nbplfoundation.org/
  • Information:  949-548-2411  or events@nbplfoundation.org

 

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