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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.

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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

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The Student Art Exhibition call for entries closes!

CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS!

The call for entries for the 2025 Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition begins on Monday, October 6 through November 30.

The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission is please to announce the return of the Student Art Exhibition. This annual event is an opportunity for students grades pre-K through 12 to showcase their creativity.

Artists may submit one original work of art (two-dimensional format only). Entry guidelines and the Entry form can be found on the Student Art Exhibition webpage.

The call for entries opens Monday, October 6 until Sunday, November 30. Entries must be submitted in person to the Newport Beach Central Library (1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach 92660) in the Children's Room.

Jurors will select winning entries and awards will be distributed in the form of gift card prizes.

For further information, please visit the City website or contact the Newport Beach Cultural Arts Office at 949-717-3802 or arts@newportbeachca.gov.

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