Palm Desert Library

Palm Desert Library Welcome to the Palm Desert Library. The Palm Desert Library works to create a community filled with promise, progress, play, and prosperity.

The Library nurtures community well-being through social, cultural and learning experiences fostering our values.

Come join us for the second installment of our Emergency Preparedness Storytime Series!Meet Pedro the Penguin, the waddl...
09/08/2026

Come join us for the second installment of our Emergency Preparedness Storytime Series!

Meet Pedro the Penguin, the waddling ambassador. Pedro will give you awesome tops on how to stay safe during an emergency.

When: Tuesday, September 15 at 10:30am
Where: Youth Services (Children's Area), Palm Desert Library

73300 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6552

09/06/2026

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Come for a ride with us and see all the things you can do with your free Palm Desert Library card.

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Stream critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films on Kanopy.

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Listen to free music on Freegal Music.

Visual description: The pink convertible drives in front of a black background along a “road” of music notes. In the background, images of various albums appear on the screen, such as Tate McRae, Gloria Esteban, Luke Combs, Future, and Journey.

Reserve a study room or a privacy pod.

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Borrow from our ever-growing Library of Things collection.

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Enjoy our programming for all ages.

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Borrow books and DVDs from our collection or our LINK+ network of 70+ California libraries.

Prefer ebooks and audiobooks? Meet Libby.

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Oh no! We’re running out of gas. There’s lots more you can do with your free Palm Desert Library card.

Stop by and we’ll show you.

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UPDATED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SCHEDULE THANKS TO A VERY SPECIAL GUEST! 🔥Check out the images to get more details or read be...
09/02/2026

UPDATED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SCHEDULE THANKS TO A VERY SPECIAL GUEST! 🔥
Check out the images to get more details or read below.

We are coming back with a squawk (or a siren) this September with a series of special storytimes for the whole family!

Storytimes:
• Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime with Fuego
• Fables & Friends for ages 3–5 on Tuesdays 10:30–11:30am
• Emergency Preparedness Storytime on September 8, 15, 22, and 29 during Fables & Friends 🚒🚨🚓🦺
• Tales & Tots for ages 0–2 on Wednesdays 10:30–11:30am

Self‑Guided Play:
• Lego Open Build on Tuesdays and Fridays 3:30–5pm
• Little Learners Lounge on Mondays and Fridays 10–11:30am

After School Discovery on Thursdays 4–5pm:
• September 3: First Day of School Puzzles
• September 10: DIY School Magnets
• September 17: Big Pencil Challenge
• September 24: School Supply Scavenger Hunt

Special Program:
•Sensory Art Workshop for ages 5 and under on Saturday, September 26 at 10:30am. Registration required. All Ages
• Pokémon Library League on Wednesdays, September 9 and 23 at 5:30pm

Palm Desert Library, 73300 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260. Phone: (760) 346‑6552

Do not miss this very special storytime on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30AM!Not only will you meet real firefighters from...
09/02/2026

Do not miss this very special storytime on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30AM!

Not only will you meet real firefighters from Riverside County Engine 71 who will tell you about how they do their job and safe lives, but you’ll get to see a real fire engine and even some of the tools they use on the job. 😃

This is an event for the whole family. Even grown ups want to take a seat in the fire engine!



Visual description: Various clips and images of last year’s storytime with families waiting in line to see the fire engine and equipment. Some of the equipment is displayed alongside the fire truck.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month and our popular storytime series is back!Have you ever wanted to hop inside of...
09/01/2026

September is Emergency Preparedness Month and our popular storytime series is back!

Have you ever wanted to hop inside of a fire engine? Well, here's your chance!

Join us for an action-packed storytime featuring the Riverside County Fire Department Engine 71! Climb on in to check out a real fire engine up close and hear all about how our local heroes fight fires, save lives, and protect our community. This hands-on storytime will be a blast!

When: Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30am
Where: Youth Services (Children's Area), Palm Desert Library

73300 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6552

September 2026 Teen Programs at Palm Desert Library!• Teen Study Cafe on Thursdays 3–5:45pm - Come study, chill, doodle....
09/01/2026

September 2026 Teen Programs at Palm Desert Library!

• Teen Study Cafe on Thursdays 3–5:45pm - Come study, chill, doodle...whatever!
• Pokémon Library League on Wednesdays September 9 and 30 at 5:30pm
• Teenscape: DIY Suncatchers & Mandalas on Tuesday September 1 at 4pm
• Learn: Credit Scores & Reports on Tuesday September 8 at 10:30AM
• Teenscape: Video Games on Tuesday September 8 at 4pm
• Teenscape: Cricut Crafts on Tuesday September 15 at 4pm* - Make custom stickers and bookmarks
• Guitar League on Tuesday September 15 at 6pm
• NEW: Mastering Math: Student‑led Tutoring on Saturdays, September 19 and 26, 2–4pm*
• Teenscape: Anime on Tuesday September 22 at 4pm
• Teenscape: Perler Bead Crafts on Tuesday September 29 at 4pm

* Requires registration online, in-person, or over the phone.

73300 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 346‑6552

After School Discovery is back in September, Thursdays from 4-5PM!Check out the September lineup:September 3: First Day ...
08/31/2026

After School Discovery is back in September, Thursdays from 4-5PM!

Check out the September lineup:

September 3: First Day of School Puzzles
Design, color, and build a First Day of School Puzzle!

September 10: DIY School Magnets
Craft custom, school-themed Backpack and School Bus Magnets. Proudly display your artwork (or hold up that A+ schoolwork!) right on the refrigerator!

September 17: Big Pencil Challenge
Super-size your school supplies by building Giant Pencils out of jumbo sticks and construction paper!

September 24: School Supply Scavenger Hunt
The ultimate treasure hunt is officially ON in the children’s area. Can you track down all 7 hidden school supplies? Put your detective skills to the test and if you find them all, you’ll unlock a prize!

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 10am. ...
08/31/2026

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 10am.

Programming is back in full swing after our brief recess!Swipe to see programming for each age group. September 2026 Chi...
08/30/2026

Programming is back in full swing after our brief recess!Swipe to see programming for each age group.

September 2026 Children’s Programming at Palm Desert Library

Storytimes:
• Fables & Friends for ages 3–5 on Tuesdays 10:30–11:30am
• Tales & Tots for ages 0–2 on Wednesdays 10:30–11:30am
• Emergency Preparedness Storytime on September 8, 15, 22, and 29 during Fables & Friends 🚒🚨🚓🦺

Self‑Guided Play:
• Lego Open Build on Tuesdays and Fridays 3:30–5pm
• Little Learners Lounge on Mondays and Fridays 10–11:30am

After School Discovery on Thursdays 4–5pm:
• September 3: First Day of School Puzzles
• September 10: DIY School Magnets
• September 17: Big Pencil Challenge
• September 24: School Supply Scavenger Hunt

Special Program:
•Sensory Art Workshop for ages 5 and under on Saturday, September 26 at 10:30am. Registration required. All Ages
• Pokémon Library League on Wednesdays, September 9 and 23 at 5:30pm

Palm Desert Library, 73300 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260. Phone: (760) 346‑6552

Schedule subject to revision.



September 2026 Teen Programs at Palm Desert Library

• Teen Study Cafe on Thursdays 3–5:45pm
• Pokémon Library League on Wednesdays September 9 and 30 at 5:30pm
• Teenscape: DIY Suncatchers & Mandalas on Tuesday September 1 at 4pm
• Learn: Credit Scores & Reports on Tuesday September 8 at 10:30AM
• Teenscape: Video Games on Tuesday September 8 at 4pm
• Teenscape: Cricut Crafts on Tuesday September 15 at 4pm*
• Guitar League on Tuesday September 15 at 6pm
• Mastering Math: Student‑led Tutoring on Saturdays, September 19 and 26, 2–4pm*
• Teenscape: Anime on Tuesday September 22 at 4pm
• Teenscape: Perler Bead Crafts on Tuesday September 29 at 4pm

73300 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 346‑6552

Schedule subject to revision
*Registration required



September 2026 Adult Programs at Palm Desert Library

• Learning in the Lobby: Palm Desert Library App on Tuesday September 1 at 10:15am
• Chinese Mahjong on Tuesdays 1–3pm
• The Song Remembers When: Music & Memory with Jan Abrams on Thursdays Se

Mark Your Calendarsl Emergency Preparedness Storytime is coming soon!This popular series is back during the month of Sep...
08/27/2026

Mark Your Calendarsl Emergency Preparedness Storytime is coming soon!

This popular series is back during the month of September in recognition of National Preparedness Month.

Meet the first responders and community workers who keep us safe and save the day when emergencies strike.

These hands-on storytimes will involve interactive time with the tools and equipment these workers use to come to the rescue! Swipe to checkout some photos from last year. You don't want to miss it!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates:

- CAL FIRE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Tuesday, September 8

Join Cal FIRE for a special storytime! Take a look into the fire engine and hear about how firefighters save lives and protect you.

- PREPARE WITH PEDRO
Tuesday, September 15

Join Pedro the Penguin and his friends from the American Red Cross to learn how to be and stay prepared!

- RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Tuesday, September 22

Meet a member of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. We will have fun stories about officers of the law, a patrol car, and a simple craft.

- CITY OF PALM DESERT, PUBLIC WORKS
Tuesday, September 29

Trucks, trucks, and trucks! Meet the City safety team and see the vehicles that save the day!

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Palm Desert Library
73300 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6552

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73300 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA
92260

Opening Hours

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

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+17603466552

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