The City of Irvine, in partnership with South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, will gather the community for the fourth annual Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park Friday, September 26, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Explore unique cultural displays and discover valuable resources provided by local community organizations. This family-friendly festival will feature educational displays, live entertainment, crafts, specialty food trucks, artistic demonstrations, and more.
In partnership with the City of Irvine, Waste Management is hosting a free paper-shredding event Saturday, October 25, 9–11 a.m. at Lakeview Senior Center.
Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes. The event is first-come, first-served and will end early if truck capacity is reached. Customers who wish to watch their paper be shredded will need to park in a designated area away from the truck and staff.
The Irvine Public Library (IPL) has public computers available for use. IPL cardholders may access the library’s computers for two hours per day. These computers offer filtered Internet access and standard Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Free public WiFi is available throughout all Irvine Public Library locations.
Printing and Photocopy services are available with 8.5 x 11” paper. Copies cost $0.15 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page.
The City of Irvine’s mission is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe and vibrant. The City’s response regarding immigration-related matters has not changed — the City of Irvine continues to focus on providing exceptional services to all in the community regardless of immigration status.
The Irvine Police Department is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement and remains committed to its role in protecting public safety and serving all members of the Irvine community.
Books, magazines, DVDs, and a variety of other items can be checked out for free with your Irvine Public Library card.
Assembly Bill 2371 (AB 2371), effective September 14, 2024, permits property owners to install an electrified security fence by obtaining a building permit and negates the need to go through the Administrative Use Permit process, Chapter 2-33 of the Irvine Zoning Ordinance, if the property/use and proposed fence meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in state law.
Need something for a one-time project or want to try a new hobby? Borrow before you buy. The Library of Things collection comprises non-traditional items you can check out for free with your Irvine Public Library card. The collection includes musical instruments, tools, gadgets, kits, electronics, and more.
Search the Library of Things catalog — link coming soon
Founded in 2025, Irvine Public Library (IPL) serves the City of Irvine’s 300,000+ residents, as well as those in surrounding communities. We provide access to books, information, technology, programs, and services that encourage lifelong learning.
The Irvine Public Library system currently comprises two branch libraries, the Heritage Park Library and the University Park Library. The Katie Wheeler Library is projected to open as IPL’s third branch in 2026, and the City plans to continue expanding Irvine Public Library with future library sites in the coming years.