Central Library Entrance

Facts & Figures

Fiscal Year: 2021-2022

  • Current Library Budget: $9,898,816
  • Service Population: 83,727
  • Active Borrowers: 118,379

Volumes

  • Books: 220,531
  • Media: 53,382
  • eBooks: 26,520

Circulation

  • Materials: 1,195,178
  • Electronic Content Use: 772,496

Reference Help

  • Reference Questions: 105,958

Visitors

  • Library Visits: 512,178
  • Program attendance: 41,969
  • Virtual Visits (website): 852,820
  • Average daily attendance: 1,451

Resources

  • Databases: 37
  • Public computers: 84
  • Staff:  68 employees
  • Open Hours per year: 12,467 total

Library Support

NBPL Foundation - (949) 717-3892
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach
info@nbplf.foundation
https://nbplf.foundation/


Friends of the Library - (949) 759-9667
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach
nblibfriend@gmail.com

Concierge Services

  • Homebound Services
  • Concierge service to Marina Park
  • Concierge service to NCCC
  • Concierge service to OASIS Center

Digital Services

  • Downloadable eBooks and magazines
  • Digitized Local History Collection
  • Online Databases
  • Online payment of fees
  • Streaming Video

Learning Services

  • Career Online High School
  • Literacy Services

Meeting Rooms

  • Charles Sword Meeting Room - 6-12
  • Friends Meeting Room - seats 200
  • Study Rooms

Technology

  • Computers for public use
  • Free wireless
  • Laptop computers for onsite use
  • Media Lab
  • Sound lab
  • Tech Toys

Special Services

  • Children’s Sun & Sea Discovery Garden
  • Friends Book Store
  • Local History Room
  • Passport Services
  • Popular Library
  • Stahr Children’s Room
  • Teen Center

Special Programs

  • Art Exhibits
  • Lecture Series
  • Author Visits
  • Teen Programs
  • Sunday Musicales
  • Business Workshops
  • Children’s Storytimes
  • Children’s Programs and Crafts