Toys, telescopes and bike repair kits: There’s a new ‘library of things’ to check out in Irvine

Irvine will reopen two libraries to the public on Sunday — only now they’ll be managed by the cityinstead of Orange County.

The Heritage Park and University Park libraries have been closed since May after the city opted to transition from a county-managed library system to a city-run operation.

What’s new?

City librarian Julie Zeoli said that in the last few weeks the libraries have gotten a facelift and some additional cosmetic fixes. Irvine has been working to get the infrastructure in place to get the library system up and running.

”Hopefully, it’ll just be a very comfortable and inviting space for residents and they’ll be able to see really a transformation in the physical spaces,” she said…

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