Library Events


Irvine Public Library Grand Opening

The Story Starts Here

Sunday, August 3
Heritage Park Library: 1 – 4 p.m.
University Park Library: 2 – 5 p.m.

You're invited to join us for a special day of celebration as we turn the page on a new chapter for Irvine's libraries! Both locations will host a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony, followed by an afternoon of fun, discovery, and community connection for all ages.

Enjoy festivities including:

  • Live entertainment and interactive activities
  • Celebration stations:
    • Decorate a bookmark
    • Create friendship bracelets
    • Craft a miniature catapult
    • Add to an oversized community coloring sheet
  • Library-themed scavenger hunt
  • Balloon animals from the Assisteens of Irvine
  • Light refreshments and giveaways
  • A designated sensory-friendly corner for quiet breaks

While you celebrate, take time to explore the refreshed library spaces, connect with staff, sign up for a library card, and start enjoying the collections. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Grand Opening Timeline

Heritage Park

1 p.m.: Dedication and ribbon-cutting
1:30–4 p.m.: Celebration stations
2:30–3 p.m.: Kids Imagine Nation performance
3:30–4 p.m.: Kids Imagine Nation performance
5 p.m.: Library closes

University Park

2:15 p.m.: Dedication and ribbon-cutting
2:45–5 p.m.: Celebration stations
4 p.m.:  Microphone Doctors performance 
5 p.m.: Library closes


Summer Programs

Irvine Libraries will be hosting events this summer to continue offering library program services. Programs will be available for children, teens, and adults, including book clubs, storytimes, and study halls. 

Summer programs flier

More details on these programs will be coming soon at irvinepubliclibrary.org.

All Ages Adult Programs
Children's Programs  

ALL AGES 

Summer Reading Program
June 9–July 31, Virtual via Beanstack
All ages are invited to read for fun and earn incentives this summer. 
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Heritage Park Library.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Book Club (adult)
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Heritage Park Library.

Korean Book Club (adult)
Small Things like These by Claire Keegan, (이처럼 사소한 것들 : 클레어 키건 소설) July 21, 11 a.m.-noon at Portola Springs Community Center (900 Tomato Springs)​

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Family Storytime Saturdays
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Heritage Park Library.

University Community Center
(1 Beech Tree Lane at Culver Drive
and University Drive)
July 19, 10 a.m.
July 26, 10 a.m.