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Cathedral City Library Books, audiobooks computers, programs, DVDs, databases, --all at the library, and all FREE! Vistors also have free access to the library's wireless network.

Cathedral City Library services originated in 1938 with a Community Library located in the new City Hall, consisting of donated materials. A year later, the County Library authorized this site as a Branch Library. In 1942, a lot adjacent to Town Hall was donated by Harvey and Edna Peterson for public library use. A former army hospital barracks was purchased by a Chamber of Commerce bond issue and moved to the site. This building served as the Community’s Library for the next 39 years. On June 3, 1981, a new 3,700 square foot Branch Library was dedicated on Hwy 111. Funding came from a HUD Community Development Grant and the County General Fund. Dedicated in January 1996, the current Library was constructed with funds provided by the Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency and the CA State Library under authority of the CA Library Construction and Renovation Bond Issue. This 20,000 square foot library served as the City’s library facility until February 2008, when a devastating fire halted all library services. In June, 2009 the renovated Library reopened with state-of-the-art furnishings, new materials and display areas, additional public computer stations, and RFID self-check technology.

Poké-Walk November 1 - 30Visit the library and challenge a library staff member to a one-week walking competition!Track ...
10/27/2026

Poké-Walk
November 1 - 30
Visit the library and challenge a library staff member to a one-week walking competition!
Track your steps every day and see who walks the most by the end of the week.
Walk more steps than your librarian and win a special prize!
Sign up at the front desk. Ages 5-12
Library Crest Art Competition
November 1 - November 30
Help us prepare for our mini–Renaissance Fair by designing a Cathedral City Library Family Crest! Create an original piece that represents Cathedral City Library and Cathedral City. Winner is chosen at the end of the month and their art will be featured as the logo for our Faire! Turn in submissions to the Front Desk or email submissions to [email protected]. All Ages
Sew'sentials
Tuesday, November 3 and Saturday, November 21 |4:00-5:30PM
Learn about seam allowances and a variety of seam finishes.This is the beginning knowledge on how to sew clothes/bags. Contact [email protected] to set up a 1 on 1 sewing help session if you cannot make it to either of the classes. Ages 13+
Tortilla Experts
Wednesday, November 4 |5:30-7:30PM
Learn from local community members, Nigel and Delinda Jimenez, how to make flour tortillas from scratch. Contact [email protected] before the 20 slots fill up. All ages
Grow Your Own
Thursday, November 5 |10:30 AM-11:30 PM
Esperanza’s Sanctuary is teaching about budget-friendly ways to garden and grow food at home!
(All Ages)
Dinner and a Movie
Saturday, November 7|3:30- 5:30PM
Stop by to enjoy movies, food, and popcorn (vegetarian options available). First Saturday of each month. This month is James and the Giant Peach. All ages
Community Closet
Sunday, November 8 and 22|1:00-3:00PM
Clothing of all types and sizes available to anyone in need, along with some treats!
All ages
Sewing Help
Monday, November 9 and then Tuesday, November 17|10:00-12:00PM
Want to learn sewing basics, setting up your machine, or the beginnings of making/altering clothes? Contact [email protected] to schedule a one-on-one tutoring session in the available times. Ages 13+
Craft It Up: Library Crest:
Thursday, November 12|3:00-5:30PM
Work on designing a Cathedral City Library Crest for our mini-Renaissance Fair! Submit your designs into the Art Competition for yours to be chosen as our official Library Crest. Pens, colored pencils, crayons, stickers, paint, scrap-book supplies, and more will be provided.
All Ages
Open Mic
Saturday, November 14|4:00-5:30PM
Join us for themed poetry and singing open mics on the second Saturday of each month! This month's theme is Change - personal, external, for better or for worse. Refreshments and themed treats provided. Ages 13+
Morning Mobility
Monday, November 16 and 23|10:00-11:00AM
Start your day off with some healthy movement. Join us for light stretching and mobility work. Accessible for those who can move a lot and for those who need to sit in chairs. All ages
Fall Festival
Saturday, November 21|10 am -12PM
Get ready for a day full of autumn excitement! In collaboration with the SCRAP Gallery, the Cathedral City Library invites you to celebrate the season with a fun-filled outdoor adventure featuring exciting games, creative crafts, festive fall activities, and plenty of surprises! Plus, you’ll have a chance to win an exciting GRAND PRIZE! All Ages
Clay-works for Kids
Saturday, November 28|4:00 - 5:00PM
Get ready to squish, shape, and create! Join us at the library for a fun clay-making adventure led by a professional ceramic teacher. Learn cool techniques and turn a lump of clay into your very own masterpiece! Ages 5-12

Join us for Stitch & Sip on October 31st to customize and hand sew your own ghost plushie! As always, you're welcome to ...
10/27/2026

Join us for Stitch & Sip on October 31st to customize and hand sew your own ghost plushie! As always, you're welcome to bring your own project and come mingle with fellow crafters!

¡Únete a nosotros en Coser & Cafe el 31 de Octubre para personalizar y coser a mano tu propio peluche de fantasma! Como siempre, puedes traer tu propio proyecto y venir a socializar!

ATTENTION CREATIVES! THE BELOVED PAINT NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY! You won't want to miss this spoooooky painting:)
10/26/2026

ATTENTION CREATIVES! THE BELOVED PAINT NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY! You won't want to miss this spoooooky painting:)

Thank you so much to  for leading a "List Poems" workshop! Always the sweetest teacher, she inspired us to write our own...
10/26/2026

Thank you so much to for leading a "List Poems" workshop! Always the sweetest teacher, she inspired us to write our own poetry!
We are doing our best to bring more poetry events to Cathedral City Library. Make sure to catch her next workshop here, but in the mean time, stop by our monthly poetry/singing Open Mics! The next Open Mic will be on Saturday, November 14 from 4-5:45 PM. The theme is "Change" - whatever type of poetry, story, or change you want to write or share!

10/22/2026
Join us this Saturday to read and write poetry!
10/22/2026

Join us this Saturday to read and write poetry!

This Wednesday! Learn a new, unique skill or ask questions to a professional!
10/19/2026

This Wednesday! Learn a new, unique skill or ask questions to a professional!

Want to decorate for Halloween but don't want to spend a lot of money doing it or buy new, plastic items? Stop by our li...
10/17/2026

Want to decorate for Halloween but don't want to spend a lot of money doing it or buy new, plastic items? Stop by our library on Tuesday to make 3 different kinds of decorations from household recyclables!

Thank you to a local sketch group  for coming in in August and creating beautiful sketches of our library!
10/16/2026

Thank you to a local sketch group for coming in in August and creating beautiful sketches of our library!

For our second Sew'sentials class, our patrons learned how to sew bandanas and mitered corners! Everyone's projects turn...
10/15/2026

For our second Sew'sentials class, our patrons learned how to sew bandanas and mitered corners! Everyone's projects turned out so pretty, with perfect stitches!
Join us twice next month (Tuesday, November 3rd and Saturday, November 21st at 4pm) to learn how to sew different seam finishes without needing a serger sewing machine! This will be great for sewing clothes and different projects.
If you can not make it to the class, need a refresher/to learn the basics, or want to learn how to make a bandana, reach out to [email protected] to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment.

Address

33520 Date Palm Drive
Cathedral City, CA
92234

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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