The Brea Library is one of 33 branches of the OC Public Libraries system and the first in the County system when it opened in October 1921. It is located on the Plaza level of the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.

It offers an assortment of materials and programs. They include Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Videos and DVDs, Music CD’s, Audiobooks, as well as digital services such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, and subscription databases.

Programming includes activities for all ages such as storytimes, craft programs, book clubs, individualized computer instruction, a writers group and the annual Summer Reading Program.