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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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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. ...

New Books - October 2025

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. var springStats = springStats || {}; springStats.saConfig = springStats.saConfig || { site_id: 8242, tracking_parameters: {"_st_site_id":8242}, tracking_server_host: "libguides-proc.springyaws.com" }; springSpace.Common = springSpace.Common || {}; springSpace.Common.constant = {PROCESSING: {ACTION_DISPLAY_POLL: 159 }}; springSpace.Common.baseURL = "//lgapi-us.libapps.com'/"; springSpace.Common.apiLoad = true; springshare_widget_config_1759610031279 = { path: 'boxes/35042294', link_text: 'Content Box' }; !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widgets.php?site_id=8242&widget_type=8&output_format=1&widget_title=oct2025a&widget_height=250&widget_width=100%25&widget_embed_type=1&guide_id=1425577&box_id=35042294&map_id=41232980&content_only=0&include_jquery=0&config_id=1759610031279";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","s-lg-widget-script-1759610031279"); var springStats = springStats || {}; springStats.saConfig = springStats.saConfig || { site_id: 8242, tracking_parameters: {"_st_site_id":8242}, tracking_server_host: "libguides-proc.springyaws.com" }; springSpace.Common = springSpace.Common || {}; springSpace.Common.constant = {PROCESSING: {ACTION_DISPLAY_POLL: 159 }}; springSpace.Common.baseURL = "//lgapi-us.libapps.com'/"; springSpace.Common.apiLoad = true; springshare_widget_config_1759610031279 = { path: 'boxes/35042294', link_text: 'Content Box' }; var springStats = springStats || {}; springStats.saConfig = springStats.saConfig || { site_id: 8242, tracking_parameters: {"_st_site_id":8242}, tracking_server_host: "libguides-proc.springyaws.com" }; springSpace.Common = springSpace.Common || {}; springSpace.Common.constant = {PROCESSING: {ACTION_DISPLAY_POLL: 159 }}; springSpace.Common.baseURL = "//lgapi-us.libapps.com'/"; springSpace.Common.apiLoad = true; springshare_widget_config_1759610231287 = { path: 'boxes/35042307', link_text: 'Content Box' }; !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widgets.php?site_id=8242&widget_type=8&output_format=1&widget_title=oct25b&widget_height=250&widget_width=100%25&widget_embed_type=1&guide_id=1425577&box_id=35042307&map_id=41233006&content_only=0&include_jquery=0&config_id=1759610231287";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","s-lg-widget-script-1759610231287");!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widgets.php?site_id=8242&widget_type=8&output_format=1&widget_title=oct2025a&widget_height=250&widget_width=100%25&widget_embed_type=1&guide_id=1425577&box_id=35042294&map_id=41232980&content_only=0&include_jquery=0&config_id=1759610031279";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","s-lg-widget-script-1759610031279"); var springStats = springStats || {}; springStats.saConfig = springStats.saConfig || { site_id: 8242, tracking_parameters: {"_st_site_id":8242}, tracking_server_host: "libguides-proc.springyaws.com" }; springSpace.Common = springSpace.Common || {}; springSpace.Common.constant = {PROCESSING: {ACTION_DISPLAY_POLL: 159 }}; springSpace.Common.baseURL = "//lgapi-us.libapps.com'/"; springSpace.Common.apiLoad = true; springshare_widget_config_1759610062627 = { path: 'boxes/35042310', link_text: 'Content Box' }; !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widgets.php?site_id=8242&widget_type=8&output_format=1&widget_title=oct25c&widget_height=250&widget_width=100%25&widget_embed_type=1&guide_id=1425577&box_id=35042310&map_id=41233009&content_only=0&include_jquery=0&config_id=1759610062627";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","s-lg-widget-script-1759610062627");...

Resources Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

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! var springStats = springStats || {}; springStats.saConfig = springStats.saConfig || { site_id: 8242, tracking_parameters: {"_st_site_id":8242}, tracking_server_host: "libguides-proc.springyaws.com" }; springSpace.Common = springSpace.Common || {}; springSpace.Common.constant = {PROCESSING: {ACTION_DISPLAY_POLL: 159 }}; springSpace.Common.baseURL = "//lgapi-us.libapps.com'/"; springSpace.Common.apiLoad = true; springshare_widget_config_1759606628139 = { path: 'boxes/35071246', link_text: 'Content Box' }; !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widgets.php?site_id=8242&widget_type=8&output_format=1&widget_title=banner&widget_height=250&widget_width=100%25&widget_embed_type=1&guide_id=1268301&box_id=35071246&map_id=41269364&content_only=0&include_jquery=0&config_id=1759606628139";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","s-lg-widget-script-1759606628139"); var springStats = springStats || {}; springStats.saConfig = springStats.saConfig || { site_id: 8242, tracking_parameters: {"_st_site_id":8242}, tracking_server_host: "libguides-proc.springyaws.com" }; springSpace.Common = springSpace.Common || {}; springSpace.Common.constant = {PROCESSING: {ACTION_DISPLAY_POLL: 159 }}; springSpace.Common.baseURL = "//lgapi-us.libapps.com'/"; springSpace.Common.apiLoad = true; springshare_widget_config_1759606880885 = { path: 'boxes/29433352', link_text: 'Content Box' }; !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widgets.php?site_id=8242&widget_type=8&output_format=1&widget_title=LGBTQIA%2B+Month+Overview&widget_height=250&widget_width=100%25&widget_embed_type=1&guide_id=1268301&box_id=29433352&map_id=34630786&content_only=0&include_jquery=0&config_id=1759606880885";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","s-lg-widget-script-1759606880885");...

Banned Books Week

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? ...

Resources Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

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