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Tustin Library
Address:
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Telephone:
(714) 544-7725
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
Welcome to the Tustin Library!
We are now 32,400 square feet of gorgeous! Come visit the friendly staff at the Tustin Library where we are offering the same great service in a stunning new location. The new Library is light and airy, with abundant comfortable seating and wifi access throughout.
Noteworthy features:
• Marketplace environment up front with all new adult and children’s materials, rental books, books in audio formats, and DVDs.
• The Elizabeth Anne MacPherson Children’s Learning Center features a Storytime Room, quiet study alcove, 20 computers, and books to entice every child reader. The Children’s Patio offers pint-sized seating and inspiration from Dr. Seuss.
• Adult computer section, offering 26 computer stations and the on-line catalog stations.
• Expansive non-fiction and fiction collections, with Large Print materials conveniently located near the front.
• Selection of 200 magazine and newspaper subscriptions adjoining comfortable seating and another gracious patio.
• World languages, biography, and oversize books in a quiet alcove.
• Teen “zone” with 6 computers, lots of seating, a collection tailored specifically to them, and a study room for groups of 3 or more.
• Adult Quiet Room where people who have been yearning for the silent reading environment of yesteryear have found their ideal space.
• Computer Lab for class-size instruction.
• Homework Center that offers textbooks for the Tustin Unified School District--grades 1-12--with elective texts as well. Complete with reference sources, 9 computers, color printer and scanner.
• Study rooms for groups of 3 or more; and Read/OC instruction rooms.
• A well-equipped Community Room and large conference room may be reserved through the City of Tustin for meetings, training sessions, and other events.
Outstanding Service
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are eager to help you navigate the new environment and to help you find the information or reading materials you want. Besides our own collection, we can help you access the collections of 32 other libraries in the OC Libraries System.
Business/Financial Reference
Career and Job Information
Vocational guides Occupational study guides Entrance exam study guides School reviews & ratings College Blue Book Local college & education catalogs
Responding to the increased demand for job search and career information, we have reserved 4 computers with extended time limits especially for job searching, resume preparation, and testing. College and career information and test guides are located nearby. Please ask for assistance.
Children's Programs
The Tustin Branch Library provides a welcome environment for children of all ages and their parents. Notable collections include parenting, ABCs, 1-2-3s, concept books, board books, juvenile Spanish, holidays, and winners of the Caldecott and Newbery Award medals. Programs include storytimes for preschool children, evening PJ Storytimes presented by the Tustin Tellers, the annual Summer Reading Celebration with a "Read Aloud/Read Along" component for pre-readers, and other book-related programs throughout the year.
Tune in here to see our line-up of Fall programs!? We'll be offering a monthly crafty kids story hour for children ages 6-10. An early literacy storytime program is also being planned.
Teen Programs
Teen Services aims to educate, entertain, and encourage teens to make the library an important part of their lives.
Our programs suit a variety of interests. Check out our art programs, game nights and S.A.T. practice tests. During the school year teens meet for a weekly Animanga Club and a bi-weekly Teen Writer's Club.
Teens can contribute to the Tustin Library by serving on the Teen Advisory Board, being Homework Helpers to children, or by general volunteering. We also offer a Summer Reading Program geared towards teens. They can attend one of our weekly events or keep a reading log with chances to win prizes.
Adult Programs
Tustin Library hosts an ongoing book discussion club which meets monthly, every third Monday, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Members choose the books they will read and discuss. Periodic dinners pepper the annual calendar.
Topics-on-Demand workshops are offered periodically. The most recent was an Ikebana flower arranging workshop, accompanied by Japanese tea and treats. The Tustin Library staff responds to patron interests and requests.
We're working on a book-to-film program and programs for Boomers. To share your interests, call the Library at 714-544-7724.
Friends of the Tustin LIbrary
The Friends of the Tustin Library is a non-profit (501C-3) organization supporting the Tustin Library through volunteer efforts and fund-raising activities. The Friends are a happy, committed group always eager to welcome new members. Members may take advantage of early bird specials at the twice-yearly Grand Book Sales.
The Tustin Friends of the Library Book Store is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The schedule on other days varies.
The Friends welcome your tax-deductible donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and videos. Textbooks, dated encyclopedias, and shabby materials are not accepted - saleable condition items only, please.
The Friends Board meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Tustin Library. No meetings are held in July and August..
Volunteers
The Tustin Library welcomes community volunteers of all ages. You may help with a variety of tasks:
Merry Menders process new materials as well as repair well-used items
Cover Crew labels and covers books and materials
"Amelia Bedelias" help with light housekeeping
Tustin Tellers share stories, songs, and stretches during evening PJ Storytimes with children 3-6 years old
Rockin' & Readin' Grandma & Gramps read picture books to children
Green Thumbs help keep our indoor plants happy and healthy
We're looking for people who might want to present a program or start a Travel Club, Book-to-Film Club, or Cooking from Books Club.
To share your interest, call the Tustin Library at 714-544-7725.
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