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Fall Book Sale! October 28th & 29th!

10/13/2025

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The Friends of the Library (FOTL) will host their Fall Book Sale on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

A huge variety of used books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history, and technology. Most books sell for $1.00.

The sale will be held in the Library Lecture Room near the front entrance (room 112).

Special Sales to Know About:

Tuesday from 9-10 a.m.: is the exclusive pre-sale for FOTL members and OCC students.

Wednesday from 1-3p.m.: The last two hours of the sale on Wednesday afternoon will culminate with "$2-a-bag" .

Parking:

Although free parking is no longer available for this campus event, anyone can purchase a $5 visitors daily parking permit through this link on our Parking & Public Safety website.

If you have any questions about the FOTL book sale, please call 714-432-0202 x21058.

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New Books - November 2025

11/06/2025

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The OCC Library adds new books to our collection on a weekly basis.

Visit the OCC Library's New Book Guide to see all the recent new books.

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CLOSED Tuesday, Nov. 11th for Veterans Day

11/06/2025

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The OCC Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all our veterans for your service.

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New Books - October 2025

10/06/2025

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The OCC Library adds new books to our collection on a weekly basis.

Visit the OCC Library's New Book Guide to see all the recent new books.

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Resources Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

10/04/2025

Heritage Month & Recognition Days

October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

Browse through some of the highlighted books and sources celebrating the lives and experiences of LGBTQ people throughout history and today.

Visit the virtual guide or swing by the library and browse through the stacks!

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Banned Books Week

10/04/2025

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Banned Books Week is October 5-11.

Take a study break and take a look at the banned books on display on the 2nd floor of the library. Or check out the banned books guide online!

How many banned books have you read?

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Hispanic Heritage Month Displays

10/04/2025

Heritage Month & Recognition Days

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the library to browse the Hispanic Heritage display on the first floor or check out the virtual guide.

Both displays highlight resources celebrating the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the culture and history of the United States.

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New Books - September 2025

09/15/2025

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The OCC Library adds new books to our collection on a weekly basis.

Visit the OCC Library's New Book Guide to see all the recent new books.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Coming to OCC!

09/02/2025

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The BMFF World Tour features an international selection of films that present a vast range of outdoor adventures and portraits, including climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures and the world’s last great wild places!

When: Wednesday, September 24 (7:00 PM)

Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre

Admission: $17 for advance tickets; $20 at the door; $10 for OCC students with current ID. Tickets are available to purchase online through our campus events page.

For a complete list of films, please visit our Friends of the Library site.

For general information, send email to cmorgan@occ.cccd.edu or call (714) 432-0202 x21058.

All proceeds benefit OCC Friends of the Library!

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Fall Library Workshops

08/27/2025

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The OCC Library offers a variety of library workshops each semester to information literacy and basic library research skills. Workshops are 60-minutes and are offered in-person and online (via Zoom).

Check with your instructor to see if they will give extra credit for attending a workshop. If you need any assistance or have questions, chat with a librarian using the icon on the lower right hand side of the screen.

Sign Up for Workshops

Sign up for online workshops at least 1 hour before the workshop. The day of the workshop, you will receive a reminder email including a link to the Zoom session. If you need the link, Chat with a Librarian (icon in lower right corner of this screen).

For in-person workshops no reservations or sign-ups are needed. You can simply come to the Library at the appointed time. If you would like a workshop reminder, sign up online.

Descriptions of Workshops

Use the links below to learn more about the details of the workshops as well as sign up.

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Library Hours for the Semester

08/24/2025

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The OCC Library is open 6 days a week!

Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday CLOSED

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CLOSED Tuesday, Nov. 11th for Veterans Day

The OCC Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all our veterans for your service....

Fall Book Sale! October 28th & 29th!

The Friends of the Library (FOTL) will host their Fall Book Sale on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.A huge variety of used books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history, and technology. Most books sell for $1.00. The sale will be held in the Library Lecture Room near the front entrance (room 112). Special Sales to Know About: Tuesday from 9-10 a.m.: is the exclusive pre-sale for FOTL members and OCC students. Wednesday from 1-3p.m.: The last two hours of the sale on Wednesday afternoon will culminate with "$2-a-bag" . Parking: Although free parking is no longer available for this campus event, anyone can purchase a $5 visitors daily parking permit through this link on our Parking & Public Safety website. If you have any questions about the FOTL book sale, please call 714-432-0202 x21058. ...

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