Transition Plan

Irvine Public Libraries Transition Plan

 

 

 

 

 

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 Monday, August 4. 

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. 

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.

Library Transition Presentation