Irvine Public Libraries Transition & Future Planning
Update on Irvine Library Location Hours
Heritage Park & University Park Library Branches
On May 16, the County of Orange closed the Heritage Park and University Park Library locations. These locations will open as part of the Irvine Public Library system Sunday, August 3.
Katie Wheeler Library Branch
The Katie Wheeler Library will continue under County of Orange operations through June 30 at the following reduced service hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: closed
From July 1–December 31, 2025, the County of Orange will close this location to finalize the facility transition. The City of Irvine anticipates opening the Katie Wheeler Library in early 2026.
Help shape the future growth of Irvine's new library system!
The new Irvine Public Library is set to open Sunday, August 3, marking a significant milestone in the City of Irvine's commitment to learning, literacy, and community connection.
As we look ahead, planning is already underway to grow and enhance the entire library system. The City of Irvine hosted a series of community meetings in early June to explore future opportunities for facility space planning and library development.
Stay engaged! Additional community meetings will be scheduled to discuss the future growth of the system. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates.
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Transition Resources
For detailed information about the creation of the Irvine Public Library System and the transition from the County of Orange, please visit our Irvine Public Library Project Background website.
Residents of Irvine may continue to access any of the Orange County Public Library (OCPL) sites during and after the transition. For more information on OCPL hours, locations, and services, visit ocpl.org.
