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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

Short Stories with Dad!

Join us for this fun and interactive creative writing workshop devoted to dads and kids! During this hour-long workshop, dads and kids will work together to create, write, and illustrate their own stories. Special guest children's author Barbara Odanaka offers helpful writing tips to get you started! This workshop is in partnership with the company fodada.

Register for Short Stories with Dad.

Barbara Odanaka grew up in Newport Beach and dreamed of becomming a writer. At age 10, her career launched when the Daily Pilot published her "Goodbye Halloween" poem, for which she earned a whopping 50 cents. Ms. Odanaka went on to be a sports reporter for the Los Angeles Times and now writes for children. Her books include Construction Cat, A Crazy Day at the Critter Cafe, and Smash! Mash! Crash! There goes the Trash!.

Registration recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3-11.

Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

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