Newport Beach Public Library Foundation

09/23/2026

Spotlight on Science also had UC scientist Brett Sanders who gave a detailed explanation of how sand moves along the California Coast. As we enter an El Nino winter, with reports of a major Kelvin wave moving up from Mexico, and another hurricane that will bring large swells to our beaches, you would be better informed if you had attended Brett Sanders' Spotlight on Science lecture.

The free Spotlight on Science lectures start this season on October 15 with a lecture by Professor Rob Knight from UC San Diego on The Invisible Universe Within: How Microbes Shape Health, Disease, and the Environment.

09/23/2026

The Foundation's Spotlight on Science speaker, UCI scientist Eric Rignot, was quoted in the LA Times article on the melting glaciers. You don't want to miss a Spotlight lecture because we feature leading scientists and you get insights on what is and will be happening on earth, in the stars, and in the human body.

A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979.

07/31/2026

John Williams wrote the memorable scores for a staggering number of popular cinema touchstones–Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and the Harry Potter series. He has earned more Oscar nominations than any individual artist in the history of the motion picture Academy. Come hear author Tim Greiving give an engaging account of a man whose body of work is universally beloved. Special presentation during Newport Beach Art Week on August 13 at 7pm in the new Witte Hall. Tickets are limited. https://nbplfoundation.givecloud.co/product/TimGreiving/tim-greiving

07/23/2026

Hundreds of families were welcomed to the Stahr Courtyard, toured Witte Hall, enjoyed a magic show, listened to Councilmember Robyn Grant read from her new children's book, and saw the film of it by Ed Olen, and watched highlights of the coming season from the Newport Theatre Arts Center. July 11.

While civic leaders took part earlier last week in grand-opening events for the $23.4M Witte Hall, the doors were opened to the public Saturday for families to take a look.

07/23/2026

Witte Hall is beautiful and the acoustics are stunning

In the works since 2019, a new $23.4-million auditorium at Central Library was celebrated in a ribbon-cutting cermony Thursday, with more activities planned for this weekend.

07/23/2026

We celebrated the grand opening weekend of Witte Hall!

The new building in the Civic Center Plaza will be open for public tours on Saturday.

06/19/2026

If you attended the Spotlight on Science lecture by Dr. Bret Sanders you would have learned about the dangers of beach erosion. His lecture is available on the Video Archives tab on the Library Foundation of Newport Beach website.

Will sand naturally make its way back to eroded beaches, or is human intervention needed to safeguard the cherished coastline?

03/31/2026

If you were not able to attend the Witte Lecture this past weekend with Pippa Malmgren you missed an enlightening lecture that challenged you to think about the future of our economy. If you are a member of the Library Foundation, you will receive an invitation to view the video of the lecture this coming summer. If you are not yet a member of the Library Foundation, JOIN TODAY. And new members will be invited to the Summer Solstice Celebration this coming June.

Supporting Discovery and Connection... Beyond Books Through generous donations, the Library Foundation of Newport Beach provides vital funding that keeps our libraries modern by enabling and inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening our community. Over the past decade, the....

03/26/2026

You can fly to London for the April 7 Morningstar Investment Conference to hear the keynote speaker Pippa Malmgren--or come to the March 27 & 28 Library Foundation Witte Lecture to hear this former White House Adviser and tech entrepreneur, Dr Pippa Malmgren deliver actionable insights on global shifts, risks shaping the global economy, and opportunities in the international markets. Buy your tickets now.

Lecture, Book Sale & Signing •Friday Night with Light Supper and W**e •Saturday Afternoon with Refreshments