Media Alert: OC Public Libraries Presents Lunch at the Library 2026 May 25, 2026 danilo.serrani… Mon, 05/25/2026 - 07:21 Body ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 25, 2026) – OC Public Libraries is excited to announce Lunch at the Library for summer 2026, providing free meals to children and teens 18 and under at select branch locations. This initiative provides free nutritious meals and alongside engaging enrichment programming including a children’s book author series, craft activities, STEM programs, teen workforce skills workshops, and more.  No registration is required, and meals are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that young readers can enjoy a summer filled with books, creativity, and community support.   Lunch at the Library is available at: Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library1855 Park AvenueCosta Mesa, CA 92627June 15 - July 10Monday - FridayNoon - 1:00pmCharacter DaysJune 25 - CliffordJuly 9 – Rainbow Fish El Toro Library24672 Raymond WayLake Forest, CA 92630June 15 - August 7Monday - FridayNoon - 1:00pmCharacter DaysJune 17 - Elephant and PiggieAugust 7 – Esteban the Green Crayon Garden Grove Chapman Library9182 Chapman AvenueGarden Grove, CA 92841June 1 - July 16Monday - ThursdayNoon - 1:00pmCharacter DaysJune 10 - Paddington BearJuly 15 – Froggy San Juan Capistrano Library31495 El Camino RealSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675June 15 - August 7Monday - FridayNoon - 1:00pmCharacter DaysJune 30 – Cookie MouseJuly 21 – Red Crayon                             Tustin Library345 E. Main StreetTustin, CA 92780June 1 – July 31Monday - FridayNoon - 1:00pmCharacter DaysJune 1 – Elephant and Piggie              July 30 – Curious George  OTHER LINKS: OC Public Libraries Summer Author Series - https://ocpl.org/summer-reading-2026 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.  OC Public Libraries (OCPL) OC Public Libraries is a vibrant network of 29 branches, and a satellite location at the Orangewood Children and Family Center, delivering vital library services across the county. With a strong commitment to early literacy, OCPL nurtures a passion for reading in young learners, while also providing robust programs and resources for teens, seniors, and everyone in between. Offering access to over 1.7 million materials, as well as a vast range of online resources and streaming services, OCPL empowers individuals at every stage of life. Our mission is rooted in promoting lifelong learning, fostering community connections, and ensuring free, open access to knowledge and tools that enrich lives. Through innovative programming, we support diverse needs, encourage personal growth, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Our services help people of all ages thrive. At OC Public Libraries, books are just the beginning. More information at https://ocpl.org/  Links in this section relate to Body