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We hope you enjoy some virtual workshops or video from some past Library programs and some new content developed just for at-home viewing. Sunday Musicales, Author Lectures and Medicine in Our Backyard programs can be enjoyed at home any time. We also have stories and games to entertain and educate young children. We will be adding more virtual programming content, so check back periodically to see what else the Newport Beach Public Library has to offer.
Sunday Musicales
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Featuring ACE Trio, a Los Angeles based classical modern ensemble rapidly distinguishing itself as one of the newest leading groups of its generation
Concert VideoFeaturing Brad Conroy, versatile guitarist, performer and educator
Concert VideoFeaturing Vijay Venkatesh and Eva Schaumkel playing a wide range of classical repertoire. Vieness will perform works by Schubert, Barber, Bach, Dvořák, and more.
Concert VideoCristian Fatu, performs along with pianist Evangeliya Delizonas-Khukhua
Concert VideoFeaturing extraordinary pianist, Dr. Hun Lee, in a highly-anticipated performance.
Concert VideoEnjoy a concerts with Grammy-nominated jazz cellist Aristides Rivas.
Concert VideoFeaturing pianist Ryan Whyman in a dynamic performance of original and improvisational compositions.
Concert Video
Self-Publishing
Take part in a self paced step-by-step workshop about self-publishing your manuscript. NBPL librarian Alex Jenkins begins with a brief overview of self-publishing and its benefits, followed by a walkthrough of the process of uploading and distributing your book in both print and ebook versions.
A self-paced workshop about self-publishing your own book
Begin workshop hereLearn how to publish both ebooks and print books with Kindle Direct Publishing and sell them through Amazon.com with this video.
Watch VideoA step by step video guide to publishing and distributing your book using Lulu.com
Watch Video
Crafting with NBPL
Enjoy trying your hand at some crafts, utilizing materials usually found around the house.
Learn how to do some printmaking with potatoes and common household items.
Craft VideoCreate some calming bottles to relax and feel satisfied. Glitter, ocean in a bottle, and multicolor liquid techniques are covered.
Craft VideoLearn some fun techniques for making three dimensional greeting cards.
Craft Video
Medicine in Our Backyard
Presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundaton in collaboration with UC Irvine Health.
November 2020, Allen M. Chen, MD, Chair and Professor, UCI Health Department of Radiation Oncology and Tjoson Tjoa, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCI Health Department Otolaryngology
Lecture VideoOctober 2020, Thomas C. Cesario, MD , Infectious Disease Specialist, UCI Infectious Disease Services
Lecture VideoSeptember 2020, Kim Hecht, DO , Medical Director of Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
Lecture VideoFebruary 2020, Michael Rochon-Duck, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Cardiology, UCI Health
Lecture VideoJanuary 2020, Joshua Grill, Ph.D., Director, UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND)
Lecture VideoOctober 2019, Cynthia Haq, MD, Clinical Professor and Chair, UCI Health Department of Family Medicine
Lecture VideoSeptember 2019, Brent G. Yeung, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCI Health Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care
Lecture Video
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
What is Blockchain Technology? How does it work? Why is it relevant?
Event VideoAuthor Nabil Ayers speaks about his new book, a memoir about one man's journey to connect with his musician father, ultimately redefining what family really means.
Author VideoLocal author and Hoag cardiologist, Dr. Cristina LePort. Dr. LePort talks about her new medical thriller, Dissection. Available December 1, 2022.
Author VideoDr. Roizen talks about the expanding human lifespan, how more people are living to 100 years and beyond, and how to prepare for a longer, healthier future.
Author VideoPulitzer Prize winning journalist, author, and LA Times staff writer, Christopher Goffard is the reporter behind Dirty John
Author VideoBasketball legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Newport Beach Public Library last October to talk about his book, "Mycroft and Sherlock: the Empty Birdcage."
Author Video
More recorded programs can be found in these locations:
Newport Beach Library YouTube page
NBPL Foundation Witte Lectures