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Newport Beach Public Library Our mission is to be the cultural, educational and informational heart of Newport Beach.

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Get grumpy at the library! Monkey, that is. Join us for Creative Pages as we welcome Suzanne Lang, best-selling author o...
10/15/2026

Get grumpy at the library! Monkey, that is. Join us for Creative Pages as we welcome Suzanne Lang, best-selling author of the Grumpy Monkey series this Sunday, October 18, 2pm at the Central Library. Ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Creative Pages is our new children’s literary series, bringing young readers together with acclaimed authors, illustrators, and creators. Funding for this program is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Join us at Witte Hall on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm for an evening with Corre Larkin, who will talk about her new cook...
10/14/2026

Join us at Witte Hall on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm for an evening with Corre Larkin, who will talk about her new cookbook, Season to Taste: Comforting Recipes You Won’t Find in a Restaurant. Corre is the creator behind Coco Larkin Cooks, a food and lifestyle brand inspiring millions to find joy in cooking, entertaining, and everyday living. Registration is now open for this free program at newportbeachlibrary.org. The first 25 registered guests to arrive will receive a free copy of Season to Taste. Books will be available for purchase and signing by Lido Village Books. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us for 3RD THURSDAY FAMILY NIGHT this Thursday, Oct 15 from 5-8pm! Celebrate Carnival del Mar and meet some amazing...
10/12/2026

Join us for 3RD THURSDAY FAMILY NIGHT this Thursday, Oct 15 from 5-8pm! Celebrate Carnival del Mar and meet some amazing animals with a special Cool Critter Reptile Zoo. All ages welcome. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding generously provided by the Library Foundation of Newport Beach. Corona del Mar Branch, 410 Marigold, Corona del Mar.

The Marina Park concert on Sunday, October 11 featuring Diego’s Garage has been canceled due to weather-related impacts.
10/09/2026

The Marina Park concert on Sunday, October 11 featuring Diego’s Garage has been canceled due to weather-related impacts.

The Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library held their annual Fire Station Storytime in partnership wi...
10/08/2026

The Corona del Mar Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library held their annual Fire Station Storytime in partnership with Fire Station 5 today. Approximately 200 kids and adults attended the exceptionally fun morning. Firefighter Devon read books and Captain Joe Harrison and his crew provided an up-close look at the firetruck. Huge thanks to all for such a memorable day!

Join us for the Sounds of France Sunday Musicale featuring piano soloist Marina Grozdanovic, who will play pieces from t...
10/06/2026

Join us for the Sounds of France Sunday Musicale featuring piano soloist Marina Grozdanovic, who will play pieces from the baroque to the impressionist eras composed by Rameau, Couperin, Daquin, Debussy and Chopin. Sunday, October 11 from 3-4:00 pm. Witte Hall, 998 Avocado Avenue. Reservations are not required for this free event. Funding generously provided by the Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library.

Join us on Sunday, October 11 from 4-5:30 pm for Diego’s Garage, Orange County’s hottest high energy 90s alternative and...
10/05/2026

Join us on Sunday, October 11 from 4-5:30 pm for Diego’s Garage, Orange County’s hottest high energy 90s alternative and rock band playing your favorite tunes from Nirvana, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, REM, Lit, Blink-182, Social Distortion, and more. Marina Park, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach.

Join us on Friday, October 9 from 1-4 pm (members day; books are 3 for $1) and Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 2 pm (e...
10/01/2026

Join us on Friday, October 9 from 1-4 pm (members day; books are 3 for $1) and Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 2 pm (everyone welcome; books are $3/bag) for the Friends Fabulous Fall Book Sale! Over 14,000 bestsellers, children’s, vintage, cookbooks, and much more. Friends Room, Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue.

The Friends of the Library are a not-so-small group of volunteers working hard on behalf of the Newport Beach Public Library’s four branches. Founded in 1961, the Friends donate 100% of revenue raised to the Library, to fund various needs and projects.

Calling all kid artists! You’re invited to participate in the 2026 Student Art Exhibition in celebration of Newport Beac...
09/30/2026

Calling all kid artists! You’re invited to participate in the 2026 Student Art Exhibition in celebration of Newport Beach’s 120th birthday! Show us what makes Newport special to you — in a painting, drawing, or collage. Young artists may submit one original work of art October 1 through November 30, 2026. For more details on categories and prizes, go to newportbeachlibrary.org. Pre-K through 12th grade. Artwork will be displayed at the Central Library from January 4 – February 24, 2027.

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1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA
92660

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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