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About

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.

Hours and Locations

Addresses, phone numbers, maps, and hours for NBPL locations

How to Get a Library Card

Information about getting a card

About Newport Beach

General information about the City of Newport Beach

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

Information about the governing board of the library

Library Policies

Rules for using the Newport Beach Public Library

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

News & Press

News releases, facts & figures, photos, and other information helpful in preparing articles about NBPL and upcoming events

Contact Us

Get in touch with us via email, phone, or mail

Let's Talk Tech - Drop In

Bring your iOS or Android tablet or phone and learn how to download apps available from the library to use eBooks, downloadable magazines, movies, and online learning software. Please be sure to bring your library card* and have any necessary device log in and password information to install apps from your app store.

This is a drop-in event. Just stop by the Information Desk on the first floor of the Central Library. Help will be available for the following apps available through the Library:

        • OverDrive eBooks and downloadable audiobooks

        • Axis 360 eBooks and downloadable audiobooks

        • RBDigital downloadable magazines

        • Flipster downloadable magazine

        • Kanopy streaming movies and documentaries

        • Lynda.com learning software

*if you do not yet have a library card, cards are free to CA residents. Just be sure to bring a valid photo ID and proof of address to obtain a library card

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