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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.

Hours and Locations

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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

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AP Practice Test (US and World History)

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Sharpen your test-taking skills with a free, full-length practice AP test. In partnership with C2 Education of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Public Library will host free AP practice tests on Saturday, February 15 at 9:30am.

Students may choose between AP World History and AP US History. Please include the test name in the "Comments" box on the registration page. You must provide this information when you register in order to be admitted to the test.

The test will be held in the Friends Room at the Central Library and will last approximately four hours. Students should bring pencils, a pen, water, and snacks.  Results will be presented at a separate results program on Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm at the Central Library.

This is a free event but registration is required and space is limited. Only those who register in advance will be allowed to take the test.

Registration for the AP Practice Test (US and World History)

This program will also be offered on Saturday, March 14 at the Central Library. Please only register for one AP test date.

Age Level: Students 9th - 12th grade taking AP tests in May 2020

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