OC PUBLIC LIBRARIES

OCPL helps our communities learn, explore, connect and have fun! OCPL creates an environment in which all individuals have the freedom to explore ideas without judgment or censure. OCPL's 1.6 million item collection is shared between our 32 libraries among the 24 member cities in our library system. Leveraging the systemwide collection, any book can be requested and sent to your home library, free of charge. OCPL's ebook and eaudiobook collections, Interlibrary Loan and Zip Book services all augment the collection. OCPL harnesses its ability to meet community members where they are. OCPL is committed to digital inclusion and equitable access to resources and provides eCards for instant access to digital material OCPL provides databases for workforce development, construction trades, law, business, science, news, literature and genealogy in addition to multilingual ebooks, eaudiobooks, digital magazines, music and media. High speed broadband access is available inside and outside our libraries. Chromebook and hotspot lending and in-branch computer use are our most widely used services Library services help people become more engaged with their communities and provide an opportunity to impart their knowledge and skills on the world. Our library spaces and programs bring people together and help people engage with their communities. Our programs explore arts, culture, health, civics, science, history and technology. Career and business resources assist job seekers and small businesses Staff teach information literacy via how-to videos, 1-on-1 assistance, phone and chat.

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A patron who receives regular computer assistance has learned how to copy and paste, print, and use notepad Thanks to the library's computer use services, he obtained a new job creating family trees and gathering genealogy information. This is his first job since being laid off during the pandemic

I am writing to you to thank you for the most enjoyable experience I had yesterday with one of the staff members I went to the library because I wanted a quiet place to do my Zoom Interview for a scholarship for graduate school. I instantly felt at ease because I didn't have to worry about that and did so well on my interview that I got the scholarship! I am grateful to this staff worker who helped me, and I would like to thank the library for giving the public a place to study, work, or have a virtual interview.