Orange County Public Library - Ladera Ranch, CA
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With one floor for elementary/middle school use, and another for pre-schoolers and adults, the Ladera Ranch Library is one of the newest Orange County Public Library (OCPL) branches.
Waymark Code: WM647E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2009
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(The following information is from the ocpl.gov Web site.)
The Upstairs Library
The main public area is located on the upper level. This space is highlighted by a beautiful vaulted ceiling, skylights, and up-lighting to enhance the feeling of spaciousness. The circulation and information desks are constructed of cherry wood, blending with the bold, natural colors throughout the building.This level is designed to serve the preschool population, young adults (15+) and adults.
Preschool
Our preschool population can enjoy the Story Room, where they will hear favorite stories, see puppet shows, and share in presentations designed especially for them. They will also enjoy the picture and easy reader books in their own special section of the collection.
15+
For our older teens, the library offers a young adult collection - designed with them in mind - and a quiet room for intense, uninterrupted study. The teens will also have input into library activities through a teen council, which will offer suggestions for programs, provide tutoring for younger students, and possibly be a source of candidates for paid page positions in the library.
Adult Services
Adults will enjoy the full range of services provided in the OCPL system, including public access computers, reference, non-fiction and fiction collections, etc. READ-OC, The library's adult literacy program, will have a dedicated room in the library. Library sponsored community programming will be offered to serve the pleasure of the adults of the community as well as the children and young adults.
The Downstairs Library
The lower level is a soaring two-story space, accented by the staircase descending from the adult level. The collection, selected and provided by Capistrano Unified School District and the Orange County Public Library, is specifically designed to serve the information and recreational reading needs of children in elementary and middle school.
Services
Served by the Children's librarian, this area will offer the usual school library and instructional media services during the school day, traditional public library children's services in the afternoons, evenings and Saturday. Public Access Computers located on this level are filtered.
Access to this space is restricted to school use during regular school hours. Material in the downstairs collection can be retrieved for members of the public by the library staff if needed while school is in session.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Additional Internet Connection Options:
N/A
Hours of Operation:
Upstairs (pre-school and adults):
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Downstairs (Kindergarten-8th Grade Library):
Monday through Thursday, 3:15 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Approximate date of opening.: 08/27/2003
Library Website: [Web Link]
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