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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

Kids STEAM Workshop: I Have a Brain

Immerse your child in the world of science! 
This workshop series allows children ages 4 and up to learn about the ocean and brain with hands-on activities.

I Have a Brain - Presented by UCI Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory

Session 1: 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Session 2: 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Explore the wonders of the brain in a laboratory environment! Hold and feel real specimens, learn about cells and neurons that make up your nervous system, record electrochemical communications in your body, and find out where your memory lives in your brain.

The first workshop, Ocean Quest, will be held on Sunday, March 3.

This program is presented by the NBPL Foundation thanks to generous sponsors Diane and Dennis Baker.

Admission is free with online reservation at nbplfoundation.org

Space is limited to 75 children per session.  Please contact kupshaw@newportbeachca.gov for more information or call 949-717-3818.

 

 

 

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