Buena Park Library District
🏢 Buena Park Library District · Buena Park, California
Buena Park Library District
Founded in 1919 and governed by an elected board under California Education Code, Buena Park Library District is one of Orange County's independent library districts, offering passport services, a California State Library Parks Pass, and a robust Library of Things alongside its full collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 7150 LA PALMA AVE., BUENA PARK, CA 90620
Phone: +1-714-826-4100
Website: buenaparklibrary.org
Plus Code: 8553RXWR+JJ (BUENA PARK, CA)
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📖 About Buena Park Library District
Buena Park Library District was originally established in 1919, making it one of the older independent library districts in Southern California. It operates as a special district under the California Education Code, governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees — a structure that keeps it directly accountable to Buena Park residents rather than city or county government. The permanent library is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., and while the building undergoes a renovation project, services continue at a temporary location at the Walter Knott Education Center (Building 10, 7300 La Palma Ave., just steps away). Cardholders enjoy a wide range of services beyond books: passport application acceptance, the California State Library Parks Pass for free admission to state parks, hotspot lending, blood pressure monitors through the Libraries with Heart program, and a Library of Things for borrowing items that would otherwise sit idle at home. Digital resources include the Palace Project for eBooks, Kanopy for films, and Mango Languages for language learning, plus The New York Times online — offered free statewide through the California State Library.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Established 1919 — one of Orange County's independent library districts, governed by an elected five-member board
- California State Library Parks Pass: borrow a pass for free day-use admission to California State Parks
- Passport acceptance facility: apply for U.S. passports on-site — no need to visit a post office
- Library of Things: check out tools, games, and specialty items with your library card
- The New York Times digital access — provided free to all California public library cardholders via the California State Library
- Blood pressure monitors available through the Libraries with Heart lending program
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Buena Park card unlocks eBooks via Palace Project, Kanopy films, Mango Languages, and The New York Times — all online, anytime.
📚 Services
- Passport application acceptance (official acceptance facility)
- California State Library Parks Pass (free state park day-use admission)
- Library of Things (tool, game & specialty item lending)
- Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot lending
- Blood pressure monitors (Libraries with Heart program)
- Interlibrary Loan
- Beanstack reading challenge platform
- Meeting room rental
- Wireless printing
🎸 Programs
- Children's Story Time (regular sessions for early readers)
- Teen programs and events
- Adult book clubs and reading challenges
- Summer Reading Program via Beanstack
- Technology and digital skills workshops
📍 Nearby Libraries in Orange County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Ave open during the renovation?
During the library's renovation project, services continue at a temporary location at the Walter Knott Education Center, Building 10, at 7300 La Palma Ave., Buena Park — just adjacent to the main building. Hours remain Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM and Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM. Check buenaparklibrary.org for the latest status updates.
How does the California State Library Parks Pass work at Buena Park Library?
Cardholders can check out the Parks Pass at the service desk to get free day-use admission to California State Parks. The pass is available to Buena Park Library District cardholders and covers day-use entry fees for the pass holder and their vehicle. Check availability at (714) 826-4100 or buenaparklibrary.org.
Can I apply for a U.S. passport at Buena Park Library?
Yes — Buena Park Library District is an official U.S. passport acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11 application form, proof of citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, one passport photo, and the required government fees. Call (714) 826-4100 to confirm current appointment availability.
Who is eligible for a free Buena Park Library card?
Library cards are free for all Buena Park residents. The district also serves surrounding communities. Bring a photo ID and proof of your address to sign up. Your card grants access to the physical collection plus digital resources including Palace Project eBooks, Kanopy, Mango Languages, and The New York Times online.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
🛂 This library offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
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