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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

Valentine's Day Grab and Go with Virtual Cookie Decorating Contest

  • Date: 02/01/2021  (all day)

What could be sweeter than a bag full of Valentine crafts? Pick up your Grab and Go craft kit February 1 through February 13 (while supplies last) and be thinking of who your special someone will be this year. For even more fun, join our virtual cookie decorating contest and a prize drawing, too! Submit a photo of your Valentine cookie to juvref@newportbeachca.gov.

Due to high demand, Grab and Go kits are no longer available. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. Be sure to check out the Valentine's Day Craft video below for examples of crafts to recreate using supplies from home! You may still participate in the cookie decorating contest and prize drawing by submitting a photo of your cookie to juvref@newportbeachca.gov

Be sure to check out the virtual cookie gallery beginning February 1, 2021!

 

Funding is generously donated by the Friends of the Library.

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