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Did you know that many of the Library's resources are available online?
Here are just some of the things you can do from home:
- Check out an eBook
- Read the newspaper
- Browse hundreds of magazines
- Enjoy a Sunday Musicale
- Learn a new language
- Watch Medicine in Our Backyard lectures
Children and teens might enjoy:
Virtual Programming
While our in-library programs are on hold, we hope you enjoy video from some recent 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.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Take a journey into "This is What Blind Looks Like" with childhood development educator and author Kim Cox.
Author VideoAuthor of The Light After the War, a new book inspired by her mother's true story of survival during World War II.
Author VideoAward-winning journalist and author, Chris Epting, talks about his book: Rock and Roll in Orange County: Music, Madness and Memories.
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 VideoNewport Beach resident and author Kathi Koll will introduce her beautifully written memoir, “Kick-Ass Kinda Girl: A Memoir of Life, Love and Caregiving,” inspired by her experiences caring for her late husband, developer Donald Koll.
Author Video
Sunday Musicales
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Featuring 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 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 VideoFeaturing an exciting performance by guitarists Brian Cross and Jesus Palominos plying a repertoire of Latin American works from Argentina, Cuba, Mexico and Brazil.
Concert Video
Let's Talk Books
Newport Beach Public Library staff members talk about the books they like and why.
Balboa Branch Librarian, Evelyn, reviews Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham
Book Review VideoCorona Del Mar Librarian, Annika, reviews Nothing to See Here, by Kevin Wilson
Book Review VideoCorona Del Mar Librarian, Annika, reviews Let's Talk Books: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Book Review VideoLibrarian, Nadia, reviews Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen
Book Review VideoLibrary Assistant, Danielle, reviews the book Dune, and Dune Messiah, by Frank Herbert
Book Review VideoLibrarian, Christine, reviewsLet's Talk Books Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Book Review VideoCorona Del Mar Librarian, Annika, reviews I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
Book Review 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.
start videoA step by step video guide to publishing and distributing your book using Lulu.com
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Memoir Writing with Chris Epting
One video will be released each week: May 12, May 19, and May 26 in this series of three video lectures, funded by generous donations from the Friends of the Library.
Chris will discuss reasons and motivations for writing a memoir, as well as basic story structure.
Watch VideoThis video will discuss the importance of descriptive, action-based writing.
Watch VideoAuthor Chris Epting discusses effective ways of incorporating “sensory” writing into your memoir.
Watch Video
Children's Programs
Tune-in every Tuesday for a new storytime with stories, songs and fun!
Video Storytime
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 in collaboration with UC Irvine Health.
Cynthia Haq, MD, Clinical Professor and Chair, UCI Health Department of Family Medicine
Lecture VideoBrent G. Yeung, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCI Health Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care
Lecture Video
More recorded programs can be found in these locations:
Newport Beach Library YouTube page
NBPL Foundation Witte Lectures