Supporting Excellence in Library Services
Mesa Verde Branch
2969 Mesa Verde Drive E Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 546-5274
Donald Dungan Branch
closed for scheduled maintenance from 4/1/2013 to 7/14/2013
Technology Branch
2263 Fairview Rd. Ste. A Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (714) 754-4431
Friends of the Costa Mesa Libraries
welcomes you to its online home. The Friends is the primary support group for the three branches of the Orange County Public Library system located in Costa Mesa, California.
We provide funding for children's programs as well as books and equipment not included in the County Library budget. Funding includes earnings from our bookstores and U.S. Passport application services as well as member dues and donations.
Collectible Books
Looking to buy or donate collectible/rare books?
The Friends of the Costa Mesa Library Used Book Shop encourages you to buy and donate books that may have a collectible value. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Our collectibles pricing system ensures that The Costa Mesa Library obtains maximum value for these donations, and that collectors can easily find titles they are seeking.
Apply for a U.S. Passport
To make this a one stop center, the Friends of the Costa Mesa Libraries offers Photo Service during Passport hours. Cost: $10.00 Click for More Info
Friends Membership
Membership brings many rewards, including the knowledge and sense of fulfillment that comes with supporting an important and vital community resource -- our Costa Mesa public libraries
· As a member of the Friends, your voice will be heard on library issues – and together our voices become louder as our membership grows Click Here To Join
Our Vision
To intensify Community Use and Awareness of Libraries
To Sponsor Community Cultural Programs
Communicate Community needs to the Libraries
Create Public Support to Expand Library Programs
Encourage gifts, Endowments, and Library Memorials
Financially assist needed Library purchases
Friends of the Library Officers
Bob Ooten, President
Vice President--Membership--Donna Stapleton
Vice President--Programs--Jim Fisler
Judith Lamb. Secretary
Treasurer--Branka Hubbard
Open - Public Relations
Costa Mesa/Donald Dungan Bookstore/Liaison--Mary Ellen Goddard
Nancy Ypma--Purchaser
Scarlett Finney--Newsletter Editor and PR
Debbie Jara--Mesa Verde Bookstore Liaison
Volunteer Coordinator--OPEN
Public Relations Chair/Newsletter Editor--Scarlett Finney