Name a Spot
The 520s (Space)
The universe, shelved.
Nonfiction stacks
Black holes, moon landings, and the reliable annual wave of eclipse books. The largest subject matter per linear foot in the building.
Ceremonial naming minimum: $150
Ceremonially Name The 520s (Space)
The minimum gift is $150. Giving more does not make the naming any more official, but we will not object.
Used for your certificate unless you choose anonymity.
Used for confirmation and follow-up. Never displayed publicly.
Minimum $150.
Leave blank and the page will read “Named by [your name].”
Secure payment via Stripe. Fully tax-deductible, you receive nothing, which is rather the point. Friends of the Orange County Public Library, Inc., EIN 58-1507922.
What Happens Next
- You submit your gift and wording.
- A volunteer reviews the name for a public, family-friendly website.
- We update this page and email your ceremonial certificate.
- The 520s (Space) continues serving everyone exactly as before.
This naming is purely ceremonial. It conveys no ownership, physical signage, reserved access, or operational authority of any kind. The 520s (Space) remains at the library, for everyone. Your wording appears on this website after volunteer review.
What You'll Find Here
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The storytimes, welcoming spaces, useful technology, and small details that make a child feel at home in the library do not happen by accident. They come from dedicated library staff, and from neighbors who choose to help fund something beyond the minimum.
From Summer Reading to equipment, training, programs, and improvements to library spaces, Friends support helps turn good ideas into memorable experiences.
Every naming is ceremonial. The help it provides is real.
