City News
NBPL Earns Four Stars from Library Journal
The Board of Library Trustees are proud to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by Library Journal.
City Hall Open for Essential Services; Phone, Email Transactions Encouraged
City Hall and the Police Department will remain open to the public for essential services during the immediate COVID-19 (coronavirus) response, with social distancing measures in place.
25th Anniversary Celebration Begins
Newport Beach Public Library will mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Central Library with special programs and festivities throughout the year, culminating in the week long celebration July 7-13, 2019.
NBPL Named STAR Library
The Board of Library Trustees is pleased to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by “Library Journal.”
Friends Present Gift of $116,377.
The Friends of the Library presented City and Library officials with a check on "Giving Tuesday."
Kanopy Kids offers free streaming video for children
The Library recently added Kanopy Kids to its eBranch Resources. Kanopy Kids offers thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up.
Test Proctoring Services
Are you taking an exam for correspondence, distance learning or other courses which require a proctor?
Friends of the Library Donate $250,000
Hard work and dedication results in huge donation from Friends of the Library.
Bistro Express Now Open Sundays
Enjoy a cup of coffee, lunch or afternoon snack at Bistro Express in the Central Library.
You Owe me a Murder by Eileen Cook
Tags: London, Friendship, Murder
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Tags: Fey, Magic, Romance
Into the Black Nowhere by Meg Gardiner
Tags: Thrillers, Murder, Detectives
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Tags: middle school, self-acceptance, friendship
Red Rain by R.L Stine
Tags: Horror, Good and Evil, Twins
I want to eat your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino
Tags: Graphic Novel, Romance, Realistic Fiction
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Tags: Survival, Dystopia, Adventure
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Tags: Mystery, Murder, Inheritance
The Hardy Boys: The Tower of Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon
Tags: Mystery, Classics
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Tags: Solitude, Mystery, Nature
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Tags: Friendship, WW2, Holocaust