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.
