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El Toro Library

El Toro LibraryAddress:

El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Telephone:

(949) 855-8173

Service Hours:

  • Monday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday - 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday - Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Fun Fact

The land on which the library is located was donated by the Prothero family who have been residents of the area since the 1900's.

Computers

The El Toro Library has 12 Internet computers with various programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, available on a first come first serve basis. You need to bring your Orange County Library Card with you to access these computers. Limit of one hour per day.

Storytimes

Storytime sessions are held several times throughout the year.  Please call the library for schedule information.  Toddler Storytime is for ages three and under.  Preschool Storytime is for 3-5 year olds.  New Spanish Storytimes are also available.  Look for monthly after school programs.

El Toro Library Book Club

Join us for a cup of coffee and a friendly discussion.  Newcomers always welcomed.  Get your reading copy at the Information Desk.  Fridays 1-2pm as follows:

  • February 19, 2010  Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
  • March 12, 2010      Domestic Interior by Stephanie Brown
  • April 9, 2010          Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson
  • May 14, 2010        Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Adichie

Can't attend a session?  Online discussions going on now at http://eltorobookclub.pbworks.com

Friends of the El Toro Library

The El Toro Friends of the Libraries is a non-profit organization which supports the El Toro Library through volunteer work and fund raising activities. The Friends are always looking for new members! For information about becoming a Friend, call (949) 855-9916.  Volunteers are always needed.

The Friends of the El Toro Library operate a used book store adjacent to the library; proceeds help fund library programs and materials.

Bookstore hours:

  • Tues. 10:30 - 7:00
  • Thurs. 10:30 - 4:30
  • Sat. 10:30 - 4:30

Telephone: (949) 855-9916

The Friends welcome tax deductible donations of books and other materials.

Library Volunteers

El Toro Library has an active volunteer program. Our greatest need right now is volunteers to shelve books. Please stop by for an application and more details.

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