Public Libraries
OC Animal Allies PAWS volunteers are honored to help the Orange County Communities we proudly serve. Our award winning Canine Literacy Program has regular schedules to many Public Libraries within Orange County and is open to the public!
Our Canine Literacy Teams are available to visit with you and your children at selected Public Libraries in Orange County. In this public program, your child will have an opportunity to meet with and read to one of our specially trained “Canine Listeners”, helping to improve reading confidence and skills. This program is provided at no charge and tail wags and gentle kisses included at no additional cost!
Please see our Library Schedule below for locations and times. Some locations do take reservations for a turn to read with the dogs. Please call the library in advance to confirm schedules and availability.
For more information on our Canine Literacy program, please email us at info@ocanimalallies.org.
Orange County Public Library Schedule

Anaheim Public Library – Ponderosa Joint Use Branch
240 E. Orangewood Ave
Anaheim CA 92802
714-740-0202
Third Wednesday of the month from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Starting September, 2023!
OC Public Libraries – Garden Grove Main Branch
11200 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-530-0711
First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM
OC Public Libraries – Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove CA 92841
714-539-2115
3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
OC Public Libraries -Westminster Branch
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-5057
Fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM
OC Public Libraries – Stanton Branch
7850 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
714-898-3302
Second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM
OC Public Libraries – La Palma Branch
7842 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
714-523-8585
Third Wednesday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM
OC Public Libraries – Foothill Ranch Branch
27002 Cabriole
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
949-855-8072
Second Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM
OC Public Libraries – Mesa Verde Branch
2969 Mesa Verde Dr E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-546-5274
First Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
OC Public Libraries – Fountain Valley Branch
17635 Los Alamos St
Fountain Valley 92708
714-962-1324
Second Monday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
OC Public Libraries – Irvine Heritage Branch
14361 Yale Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
949-936-4040
Third Monday of the month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM
OC Public Libraries – Aliso Viejo Branch
1 Journey
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
(949) 360-1730
1st Monday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
OC Public Libraries – Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch CA, 92694
949-234-5940
1st Wednesday of the month from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
OC Public Libraries – El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-855-8173
3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
OC Public Libraries -Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenmeyre
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
949-497-1733
3rd Thursday of the month from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Last update 9/18/23
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