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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

Board of Library Trustees

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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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Farewell Reception at CDM Library

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COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO FAREWELL PARTY ON MARCH 14

CORONA DEL MAR BRANCH LIBRARY TO CLOSE MARCH 17 FOR RECONSTRUCTION

Corona del Mar Branch Library customers are invited to say farewell to the 60-year old neighborhood branch and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in its history on Wednesday, March 14 from 2-4 p.m.  The branch will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 17.  Groundbreaking for the new library and fire station project is scheduled for April 10 at 2 p.m. It is anticipated that the project will be completed in summer 2019.

The Newport Beach City Council approved funding for the reconstruction of Corona del Mar Branch Library as part of a joint project combining the library and Fire Station No. 5. The new library collection will concentrate on popular new fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, BluRays, audio books and current periodicals.  A children’s area will provide space for storytimes as well as a wide-ranging collection of books and materials. An outdoor patio and stroller parking are included in the architectural plans in response to community requests.

Friends of the Library will host a book sale on March 24-25 that will give community members one last chance to visit the branch building before demolition, as well as the opportunity to purchase books at bargain prices. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds from the sale will fund future library collections and programs.

During the construction period, customers will be able to use services at the Central Library or concierge services at Oasis Senior Center for pickup and return of materials. Existing holds set for pickup at Corona del Mar have been re-routed to the Central Library.  Customers can change their desired pickup location by accessing their account online or by contacting the Library. Books and Babies storytime will be held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at Grant Howald Park’s Community Youth Center. A complete schedule of Central Library storytimes is available on the library website at www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

For more information on Newport Beach Public Library resources and programs, please contact the Library at 949-717-3800, option 2, or visit the website at www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

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