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    NBPL Earns Four Stars from Library Journal

    The Board of Library Trustees are proud to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by Library Journal.

    12/07/2020 2:11 pm

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    25th Anniversary Celebration Begins

    Newport Beach Public Library will mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Central Library with special programs and festivities throughout the year, culminating in the week long celebration July 7-13, 2019.

    01/11/2019

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    NBPL Named STAR Library

    The Board of Library Trustees is pleased to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by “Library Journal.”

    12/03/2018 12:03 pm

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    Friends Present Gift of $116,377.

    The Friends of the Library presented City and Library officials with a check on "Giving Tuesday."

    11/29/2018

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    Test Proctoring Services

    Are you taking an exam for correspondence, distance learning or other courses which require a proctor?

    08/10/2017

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    Friends of the Library Donate $250,000

    Hard work and dedication results in huge donation from Friends of the Library.

    08/10/2017

  • Let'sTalk Books, video book reviews by NBPL staff

    Let's Talk Books

    Library staff talks about their favorite books in video book reviews as part of Library's virtual programming.

    05/11/2020 8:00 am

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    Early Literacy Fun at Home

    Children's librarians focus on developing early literacy skills with reading, rhyming, singing and storytelling.

    04/27/2020 1:54 pm

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    Library Adds Udemy to eBranch

    Over 4,000 online classes and tutorials available for free!

    03/24/2020 11:15 am

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    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

    For the latest information on the Coronavirus, there are several websites recommended.

    03/06/2020 12:35 pm

  • Friends Present Gift of $185,000

    The Friends of the Library presented City and Library officials with a check for $185,000 at the Newport Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 10.

    09/12/2019

  • California History: City of the Month

    California State Library names Newport Beach the August City of the Month for its significance in California's history.

    08/08/2019 9:00 am

  • Legal Information Reference Center

    New Legal Information Database

    Are you looking for legal forms for wills, trusts or business partnerships? Do you want to learn more about rental rights, prenuptial agreements or copyright law?

    08/06/2019 12:32 pm

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    Small Group Meeting Space

    The Central Library recently opened the Charles Sword Room for for small group book discussions, presentations, committee meetings or study groups.

    11/06/2017

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    NBPL Named "Best Library Storytelling Time"

    Parenting OC's editor recognize Newport Beach Library storytimes as the best around.

    09/15/2017 10:38 am

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    New Library Website

    The Newport Beach Public Library website has a fresh, new look. We hope you like it.

    01/31/2017 4:24 pm