Friends of the Irvine Main Library
Concept art of the future Irvine Central Library at the Great Park
A Historic Opportunity for Irvine
The Irvine City Council is actively considering the prioritization and construction of a new main library in Great Park. This represents the most significant investment in our community's educational infrastructure in decades.
Your voice matters in this critical planning process. Together, we can ensure this library becomes a cornerstone of learning and community connection.
Why the Great Park Location Matters
Central Access
Easily accessible to all Irvine neighborhoods with ample parking and public transit connections.
Family Destination
Integrated with Great Park amenities, creating a natural hub for families and community gatherings
Future Growth
Positioned to serve Irvine's expanding population with room for future expansion and innovation
Envisioning Innovative Programs
Children & Teens & Adults
Larger Events, Author Talks, Books and Art Fairs
Specialized Classes and Workshops
Story time and early literacy programs
STEM workshops and Makerspaces
Teen study lounges and tutoring
Summer reading challenges
Author readings and book clubs
Digital literacy training
Career development workshops
Cultural programming and lectures
Archival & Special Collection
A military history collection: the Great Park was built on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, one of the ways to commemorate that history is to make local history available for public access.
A well resourced central library can be a repository for rare books, historical documents, and local history materials.
The central library could be the hub for a system's collection and house a much larger and deeper inventory of books, periodicals, and media.
Collect foreign language materials that can be circulated to all other branch libraries.
Makerspace & Library of Things
3D printers
Laser cutters
Sewing machines
Various crafting stations
Shelves stocked with colorful materials, tools, and finished projects
People of diverse ages are engaged in creative activities
Collaborative and inspiring atmosphere
Focus on innovation and learning
Be A Part of Something Bigger
The new main library will anchor the Irvine Public Library System, connecting seamlessly with our existing branches at University Park, Heritage Park, and Katie Wheeler.
This integration means expanded collections, shared programming, and enhanced digital resources across all locations. Creating a truly comprehensive library experience for every Irvine resident.
Your Support Matters!
Build Community
Connect with neighbors who share your vision for Irvine's educational future
Raise Awareness
Help spread the word about the library planning process and attend city council meetings
Fund Programming
Contribute to ensure rich, diverse programming from day one of opening
Request Information
Whether you’re curious about Friends of the Irvine Central Library, Irvine Public Library in general, or looking to bring your talents to our organization, we’re here to talk.