Our library is
a world-class destination! Literature, architecture, concerts and award-winning films – it's all here at
San Juan Capistrano Regional Library!
Designed by internationally-renowned architect Michael Graves in 1984, the library is the city’s second-best-known jewel. Our readers' services and Multicultural Arts Series are as innovative as our post-modern design.
San Juan Capistrano Regional Library has served the community and guests for 26 years. The library is a fun, friendly, and imaginative place to bring family, friends, and visitors.- 80,000 circulating books, CDs, DVDs
- Free Internet use and Wi-Fi access
- Online catalog and databases
- Download audio books from home
- Reference and reader's advisory services
- Children's weekly story time – bilingual
- Adult book discussion groups - bilingual
- READ-OC adult literacy program
- Author book signing events
- World-class concerts under the stars
- Cultural celebrations - Day of the Dead
Friends of the Library Mission Statement
The Friends of the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization staffed by volunteers dedicated to supporting the library, its mission and programs. The Friends proudly sponsors and produces: and operates:Purpose Statement
The purpose of this organization shall be to support library programs, services and facilities; to enhance the library bymeans of gifts, endowments, reading materials, collections and additional programs and services; and to
create public awareness
between the library and
the community.
The Friends organization also provides or augments financial support for library programs, community outreach, and
facilities improvements. The Friends is dependent upon, and gratefully acknowledges, members, volunteers, and generous
public donations in support of the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library. All donations directly benefit the library.
It is your vital monetary support and patronage of Friends’ programs, which makes our work possible.