In partnership with the City of Irvine, Waste Management is hosting a free paper-shredding event Saturday, October 25, 9–11 a.m. at Lakeview Senior Center.
Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes. The event is first-come, first-served and will end early if truck capacity is reached. Customers who wish to watch their paper be shredded will need to park in a designated area away from the truck and staff.
Computers, Printing, and Photocopying
The Irvine Public Library (IPL) has public computers available for use. IPL cardholders may access the library’s computers for two hours per day. These computers offer filtered Internet access and standard Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Free public WiFi is available throughout all Irvine Public Library locations.
Printing and Photocopy services are available with 8.5 x 11” paper. Copies cost $0.15 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page.
If you or someone you know needs assistance related to immigration detention, please contact 949-724-1617. Through the Irvine Immigration Assistance Program, the City has partnered with Camino Immigration Services to provide intake services, resource referrals, family support, and potential legal assistance for Irvine residents or those who work in Irvine.
The Irvine Public Library is actively working to expand our book collection, with new items added each week. We appreciate your patience as we continue enhancing both our selections and the online catalog following the recent service transition.
Books, magazines, DVDs, and a variety of other items can be checked out for free with your Irvine Public Library card. Don't see a title in our catalog? Please submit a Request for Purchase!
Assembly Bill 2371 (AB 2371), effective September 14, 2024, permits property owners to install an electrified security fence by obtaining a building permit and negates the need to go through the Administrative Use Permit process, Chapter 2-33 of the Irvine Zoning Ordinance, if the property/use and proposed fence meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in state law.
About the Library of Things
Need something for a one-time project or want to try a new hobby? Borrow before you buy. The Library of Things collection comprises non-traditional items you can check out for free with your Irvine Public Library card. The collection includes musical instruments, tools, gadgets, kits, electronics, and more.
The City of Irvine and the Fair Housing Foundation will host a free virtual Fair Housing Workshop Tuesday, August 19, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Learn about your rights and responsibilities as tenants and landlords, including fair housing laws, discrimination protections, rent increases, evictions, and more.
Before heading out to explore Irvine’s parks, trails, and open space preserves, it is important to plan ahead and take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for yourself and others. One of the benefits of living in a City with such abundant open space is the accessibility to nature and trails for hiking, biking, and recreation. But when considering enjoying an activity in the open space, it is also important to be mindful of what you need to "Know Before You Go."