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    El Modena Branch Library

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    New library hours as of Jan 20, 2025
    Kim G.

    Loved this little library! So sad to see its new hours that it's not open at all on the weekends

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    Adrian A.

    Great little library. Had everything we were looking for. Babbette was very helpful and friendly, as was Jean, The Librarian! They have a kids playground too. This is a CITY library (not County), and is 1 of 3 libraries in the City of Orange. Kids will certainly enjoy seeing Hollingsworth, the dinosaur! Good selection of DVDs for check-out as well.

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    very nice location. has everything and a small garden. also have study rooms and seed library

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    Orange Public Library & History Center

    Orange Public Library & History Center

    4.3(105 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    By far one of the nicest libraries I've been too…read more Not a lot people reading but what would you expect when everyone is glued to their phones. The employees are really helpful and nice. Love that they have a section for audiobooks. The parking lot is a bit cramped but it's a really big lot

    Today was the day I woke up and decided to stop gatekeeping this amazing library. I come here 1-2…read moretimes a week to browse the books and buy from the friends of the library bookstore. First, the library is beautiful. There are fountains, trees, and flowers. It's right next to the Orange Circle, so it's such a cute area. I will sometimes go for coffee in the Orange Circle after visiting the library. Friends Bookstore- This bookstore has the BEST selection of books. Outside is a bookcase of $0.25 books. Inside the book store, there are rows of books and they even have a kid/teen section. Books range from $0.50 to $1.50, with some special priced books (usually $3). Also, every month they have a special sticker color that indicates that those books as $0.50! I have gotten so many books here for myself, as gifts, and for work (I'm a school counselor and they have a section for mental health books in the kids section!). On Tuesdays, $1.50 books are half off for members. It's $12 a year for a membership but it includes $5 towards books and half off Tuesdays. TOTALLY worth it. I have gotten so many good and even newly released books here for $0.50-$3! It's really a steal! Everyone I have encountered working/volunteering there have been so kind and helpful. I genuinely LOVE coming here and browsing books and talking to the volunteers.

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    Orange Public Library & History Center
    Orange Public Library & History Center
    Orange Public Library & History Center

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    Chapman University Leatherby Libraries - Faculty publications

    Chapman University Leatherby Libraries

    4.7(68 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I'm pained that I didn't check out this library while I was still in school. Being on a college…read morecampus, I'm surprised that it's so public-friendly (very unlike the library from my college)! Plenty of people who aren't students come by to study and work. Noise level: One of the quietest libraries I've been to. Everyone's buckling down and doing their work. No loud groups or hushed whispers. Honestly, such an ideal place to get in the zone. Wifi: So fast! It didn't fail once. Health: Before you enter, you have to scan a QR code to do a health screening. A bit annoying, but appreciated. They have a separate one for just the general visiting public. Parking: You can snag free street parking if you come at the right time! Can be tricky during busy hours/seasons, but there's plenty of paid parking options available. Environment: I only went up to the 2nd level. Desks are pretty individualistic (study carrel pods) and line the windows which provided some natural lighting and glimpses at outside greenery. There are more community-style tables on the ground floor. Overall just a regular library. Looks like a library. No frills.

    This place has everything you needed: books for random reading on the second and third floors,…read moreseats for sitting down and studying on every floor with a faculty member/friends/yourself, a nice cafe, restrooms, computer labs/classes, a Holocaust memorial museum, offices for faculty members to own and use, awesome wifi, kind/friendly/professional staff members, and an IT team that can give you a new and free ID as long as you have your old and worn one with you, along with helping you sign into your Chromebook if you have any issues.

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    Chapman University Leatherby Libraries - Special Collections entrance.

    Special Collections entrance.

    Chapman University Leatherby Libraries - Large tables on the 2nd floor

    Large tables on the 2nd floor

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    Rows of books.

    Huntington Beach Central Library - Side walkway of book section

    Huntington Beach Central Library

    4.6(393 reviews)
    12.7 mi

    Beautiful and clean library. Spacious area and plenty of electrical outlets. Cute gift shop with…read morereasonable price, also section of used books that organized and well maintained. Big water features inside the library. I enjoy working here. They also dont have restrictions to bring food or drinks like some public library.

    This is my favorite library. The building is very spacious, well-maintained, and has plenty of room…read morewhether you're looking to study, read, or just spend a quiet afternoon. Weekdays it is open from 9 AM to 9 PM, but closed on Sundays. Huge lot for parking. The library itself is beautiful. There's a large fountain in the center of the building that gives the space a unique, open feel, and it makes the library feel more like a community gathering place with an air of nostalgia and calmness that comes with a spa day. There are lots of tables and study areas spread throughout the library, so it's never difficult to find a place to sit. The collections are plentiful, with a wide selection of books across different genres, mixed media, and materials for everyone including a dedicated children's area. One feature that was new to me was the Makerspace. It's available by appointment for library card holders, and you'll need to bring your own design or project idea. An instructor is there to guide you through the process, which makes it less intimidating for anyone interested in learning something new. It lives next to a café located on the lower level, which is convenient if you plan on spending a few hours studying or working. Overall, this is an amazing library with great amenities, plenty of space, and resources that go beyond books. This is somewhere I recommend everyone checks out when they're in the area - pun intended.

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    View from second floor

    Huntington Beach Central Library - Fountain with sprial walkway

    Fountain with sprial walkway

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    Tustin Library

    Tustin Library

    4.0(140 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I came here to get a specific book that this library had and none of the other OC libraries had…read more(about an Arctic shipwreck). Of course you can have a book shipped from any OC library to one close to you but I was curious about the Tustin library, never having been there. I walked in and my first impression - it's HUGE. An enormous lobby with a large children's section to the right and a larger adult area to the left. The library was neat and well organized - I found the book within a minute. So I browsed around a bit and ended up getting a couple others too. On my way to check out my books I passed a classroom full of computers, and it appeared as though some sort of class had just adjourned. Other reviews mention it is a bit noisy here but I honestly didn't experience that on a weekday afternoon. Since I did self-checkout, I didn't interact with any of the librarians so I was unable to impress them with riveting conversation about the Dewey Decimal System.

    when the irvine libraries split from the ocpl system, i ended up switching over to tustin since…read moreit's the closest location to me now. the location itself is really nice. it's in the civic center, so you've got the community center and police department right there, and there are a bunch of food and drink spots across the street if you want to grab something before or after. there's plenty of parking outside, but even then on busy days it can get full really fast. there are also bathrooms available but you need to ask the library for the code to access, as i believe it changes daily. they also have a security guard who stands by the door. inside, the library is super spacious, but it's not the quietest. i wouldn't really recommend it as a study or focus spot if that's what you're looking for since it can get pretty loud, especially with kids. there is a separate quiet room, but it seems more geared toward teens. i do wish the books were organized a little better. sometimes it feels like a maze trying to find something, especially not knowing if it'll be in teen/young adult or general fiction. i'm also not the biggest fan of how the manga is set up since it's split into two different areas and i'm not really sure why. that said, the staff has always been super friendly and helpful. i also love that they have a rotating table of themed recommendations. right now it's ren faire reads, but they've done things like blind date with a book for valentine's and other themed picks based on different time periods too. overall, it's a very nice facility with a wide selection of books, from new releases, manga, kids and teens books, etc.

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    Tustin Library
    Tustin Library

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    Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

    Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

    4.4(494 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    Free parking
    Not-for-profit

    The Richard Nixon Presidential Museum is a must visit. If you were alive during his career of…read morelearning about who he was, every American must visit. From his early years as a youth, his military years, to his career as a Senator, Vice President, then President of America, it is all here. When people talk of this man, Watergate is always in the forefront of the conversation. And what happened then was a dark time for America, but that is not the full story of President Nixon. He did so much good during his service to our country, and it is all highlighted here. Every person should visit this museum. President Nixon started the EPA, the Clean Air Act, OSHA, Title IX, he was instrumental in the woman's rights movement and brought the Vietnam war to an end. He was the first U.S. President to visit both China and the USSR in attempts to bridge relations with these countries. And these are only a few of his accomplishments which are still shaping our country and our lives today. He loved his wife Pat greatly, and their relationship is one of the best parts of this tour. But what's more, the museum is actually on the very land his family owned. The house he was born and grew up in is still here on the property and the docents will take you on a guided tour thru it. Both his wife and he are laid to rest here too. Quite a place.

    The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is a beautiful place for its normal purpose, but…read morebecame spectacular for a special wedding.The entrance is well secured and features the Presidential Seal embedded in the floor tiles and a few quotes from President Clinton and Senator Dole. The grounds are well maintained and was the perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding, greatly assisted by SoCal weather. The ballroom features beautiful chandeliers and paintings of other Presidents and luminaries. 4.5 stars

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    Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum - Explore a replica of President Nixon's Oval Office.

    Explore a replica of President Nixon's Oval Office.

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