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The Santa Ana Public Library does not have meetings spaces for general public usage. Certain spaces within the Library are used to conduct library programs and other non-commercial, City approved events and activities designated for informational, educational, cultural, and civic needs. Community meeting rooms Space at both the Main and Newhope Library can only be...

Purpose The main purpose of the Collection Development Policy is to guide the Santa Ana Public Library (SAPL) staff with the selection and retention of materials, serve as a framework for collection growth and expansion, and to keep the public apprised of the Library’s guidelines and procedures for collection maintenance. The Santa Ana Public Library...

Library card A library card is free for all residents of California (CA). A valid government issued photo identification with the current CA address is required at time of registration.  If the government issued identification does not reflect the current CA address, a piece of mail received within the last six (6) months of the...

The Santa Ana Public Library is not responsible for the security of items brought into any library facility. All unclaimed or found items turned into the staff will be placed in the Lost and Found area located at the Circulation Desk. To claim a lost item, the patron must satisfactorily describe it to library staff...

As we prepare for the upcoming Main Library renovation, the Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library will no longer receive book or materials donations starting January 2024 How can I make a monetary donation? If you would like to make a monetary donation, please write a check payable to the Friends of the Santa...

The Santa Ana Public Library is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all Library users. Library facilities are public buildings that are open to all. Parents and caregivers should use the same precautions for ensuring a child’s safety as in any other public location. Parents and caregivers are solely responsible for the...

Guidelines for borrowing and use Hotspots and Chromebook can be renewed if no one is on the waiting list. A valid Santa Ana Public Library card must be presented at the time of checkout Library card user MUST be present at time of check-out. Limit of one hotspot and one Chromebook per patron. Borrowers must...

Purpose The purpose of the Technology Use Policy is to outline guidelines for the use of the technology and electronic devices offered by the Library as well as the City of Santa Ana’s network. Public access of library owned digital devices 1. Use of library provided digital devices is on a first-come, first-served basis. 2....

Rules of Conduct Policy The Santa Ana Public Library seeks to provide its patrons with a safe and pleasant Library experience in an atmosphere conducive to study, reading, and learning. The following rules of conduct are designed to protect the rights, and ensure the safety of Library patrons and staff and to preserve Library materials,...