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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

Spotlight on Science: California's Clean Energy Future, Is Hydrogen the Answer?

Jack Brouwer, Ph.D.

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The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation is pleased to present a new program that features extraordinary and renowned scientists who will shed light on innovative and exciting research in the sciences. This season's Spotlight on Science will focus on artificial intelligence and the latest scientific research.

 

Jack Brouwer, PhD

California's Clean Energy Future: Is Hydrogen the Answer?

Jack Brouwer, Ph.D.
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Director of Clean Energy Institute, UCI

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Register for free: https://nbplf.foundation/programs/spotlight-on-science/

 

Join us for an illuminating event exploring California’s dynamic future in clean energy, spotlighting the transformative role of hydrogen and the pioneering work of the UCI Clean Energy Institute. As the state charts a course towards a sustainable energy landscape, hydrogen is emerging as a game-changer, offering clean solutions for everything from transportation to industrial applications. The UCI Center for Clean Energy is leading this revolution with groundbreaking research and innovative technologies to redefine how we produce, store, and utilize hydrogen. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from the leading expert, Professor Jack Brouwer, PhD, the Director of UCI Clean Energy Institute, and discover how hydrogen will be shaping the next era of clean energy.

 

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QUESTIONS

Contact programs@nbplf.foundation or 949-717-3892

The upcoming construction of Witte Hall will temporarily disrupt parking in the main lot of the Central Library with limited spaces available. There are additional parking located in the Civic Center parking structure.

Additional Parking

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