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About Newport Beach

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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 beginning in the 1909.

Board of Library Trustees

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Literacy Services

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy, located on the lower level of the Central Library, 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 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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Coding for Kids!

Learn basic coding principles using Scratch in this four-part workshop every Monday in April. Participants will be taught the basic vocabulary of Scratch and then get hands-on experience with the programming language including opportunities to create an animation based on their code. No coding experience required. For ages 6-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attend one session or all four! 

Workshop sessions include:

  • April 3: Learning the Basic Functions
  • April 10: Customizing Characters
  • April 17: Design and Animate your Name
  • April 24: An Unusual Discovery

Space is limited and registration is required for each session.

Register for the April 3 Coding for Kids workshop, Learning the Basic Functions.

 

Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

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