Agenda Item
Orange City Council
Item #: 3.16. 7/28/2026 File #: 26-0315
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hardy, Community and Library Services Director
1. SUBJECT
Request to close the Orange Public Libraries for various dates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027
2. SUMMARY
Annually, the Orange Public Libraries are closed to the public to accommodate various events.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve closure of the Orange Public Libraries to the public as described in the staff report.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 closure dates:
· September 4 - 5 - The Orange International Street Fair takes place over Labor Day weekend.
The Orange Public Library & History Center closes at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, and all day on Saturday, September 5. As the Library parking lot is used for fundraising, it is not feasible to remain open.
· November 25 - Due to limited public use, the Orange Public Library & History Center closes at 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday evening prior to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. · May 1 - As its parking lot is inaccessible most of the day due to the Orange May Parade, the Orange Public Library & History Center receives limited public use, and nearby parking is a challenge for the public, volunteers, and staff. The Library closes all day on Saturday, May 1.
Notification of these closures will be communicated through usual methods of outreach including City of Orange Printed on 7/23/2026Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 3.16. 7/28/2026 File #: 26-0315
Notification of these closures will be communicated through usual methods of outreach including library signage, social media, and online calendars and announcements.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· None
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