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.
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.
Founded in 2025, Irvine Public Library (IPL) serves the City of Irvine’s 300,000+ residents, as well as those in surrounding communities. We provide access to books, information, technology, programs, and services that encourage lifelong learning.
The Irvine Public Library system currently comprises two branch libraries, the Heritage Park Library and the University Park Library. The Katie Wheeler Library is projected to open as IPL’s third branch in 2026, and the City plans to continue expanding Irvine Public Library with future library sites in the coming years.
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."
Join us for the final workshop in the Heritage Park master planning series. At this community workshop, we will reflect on the valuable input we have gathered from residents, unveil inspiring early master plan concepts, and invite you to cast your vote for the vision that most excites you.
This project is a collaborative effort between the Community & Library Services Department and the Office of Health & Wellness.
Heritage Community Park is located at 14301 Yale Ave.
Join us for an inclusive hands-on community workshop where you will explore Heritage Park from diverse perspectives. Step into someone else’s shoes and help shape the future of Heritage Park. This hands-on workshop invites you to explore the park through the eyes of different community members, sparking collaboration and transformative insights for a more inclusive space.
This project is a collaborative effort between the Community & Library Services Department and the Office of Health & Wellness.
Heritage Community Park is located at 14301 Yale Ave.
