What Can I Check Out?

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The following is a listing of the materials the Orange County Library System offers through the Library collection:

Book Bundles

Want to start your own book club or looking for a title for your next meeting? Book Bundles can help. Browse through the list to find the right book for your group. Book Bundles check out for 6 weeks and can be renewed if there is no reservation on the set.

Books

Read a good one lately? OCLS owns over one million volumes of books, from today’s best-sellers to timeless classics, from children’s to chick lit, from baby names to biographies and all subjects in between. Books check out for 21 days and can be renewed five times if there is no reservation on the title. Books that are delivered to your home check out for 26 days.

CDBs (Books on CD)

Planning a road trip? Books on CD are a perfect way to enjoy your favorite authors while making the drive. Transform your commute time into story time with selections from the Library’s popular CD Book collection. Books on CD check out for 21 days and can be renewed five times if there is no reservation on the title. Books on CD that are delivered to your home check out for 26 days.

CDs

Whether you’re looking to cultivate your classical ear or simply kick out the jams, OCLS is a great place for music lovers. There are 20 different categories of music represented in the Library’s CD collection, including the newest releases in the world of R&B, Country, Latin, Pop and Rock. You’ll also find healthy portions of Blues, Jazz, Opera and Sacred releases, as well as a robust section of Classical and Holiday offerings. CDs check out for 21 days and can be renewed five times if there is no reservation on the title. CDs that are delivered to your home check out for 26 days.

Children’s Read-Alongs

These titles feature a book and CD. They’re perfect for the beginning reader. Children’s Read-Along titles check out for 21 days and can be renewed five times if there is no reservation on the title. Children’s Read-Along titles that are delivered to your home check out for 26 days.

Databases

Need information now? Try one of our databases for up to date and reliable information on a variety of topics. With your card number and PIN most of this information is available to you from home or office 24/7.

Digital Audiobooks

Want to hear a good book now? Our digital audiobooks are just the thing! No waiting for new fiction, non-fiction, classic titles or even language learning! You can access hundreds of digital audiobooks through our collection. All titles are available in their unabridged versions. Learn more about our audiobook offerings. Audiobooks check out for varying periods of time. Audiobooks do not generate overdue fees because they are automatically returned to the Library at the end of their checkout period.

Digital Movies

Watch a movie now! Access a unique array of entertaining and informational movies where you can enjoy hundreds of hours of cinematic features and television series. Watch on your desktop or where available from your tablet or smartphone. Learn more about our downloadable movie offerings. Digital Movies check out for varying periods of time. Digital Movies do not generate overdue fees because they are automatically returned to the Library at the end of their checkout period.

Digital Music

Stream entire albums through hoopla and enjoy them for a week, or use Freegal Music for live unlimited streaming. Freegal Music also allows five downloads per week of individual tracks so you can keep the music forever!

DVDs

The library’s DVD collection features the most popular new releases, as well as critically acclaimed films from around the world and classic movies of every genre. You can also find anime, family entertainment, and TV shows. All DVDs (Entertainment and Informational) check out for 21 days, unless they have been requested for home delivery. When sent out through home delivery, DVDs check out for 26 days to account for delivery time. DVDs can be renewed five times if there is no reservation on the title.

E-books

Access thousands of books in electronic format that can be read on your computer or favorite e-reading device! You’ll find classics, best-sellers, and other popular fiction and non-fiction titles. We also have graphic novels available. Learn more about our e-book offerings. E-books check out for varying periods of time. E-books do not generate overdue fees because they are automatically returned to the Library at the end of their checkout period.

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Southwest Branch Closing for Maintenance

Southwest Branch will be closed on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 for replacement of the HVAC unit. The book drop will remain open and we plan to resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, March 27.