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.

Check out our June 2026 Program Schedules!Programs marked with an asterisk require registration. Schedule subject to rev...
05/31/2026

Check out our June 2026 Program Schedules!

Programs marked with an asterisk require registration. Schedule subject to revision.

Highlights:

Summer Reading Cup runs June 8 - July 17. Pre-registration begins Sunday, May 31. Visit the library to sign up!

All Ages:

Wednesday 6/10 and 6/24 at 5:30 PM - Pokémon Smash Bros World Cup

Children's Programs:

Monday 6/8 at 3PM - Drop-in Movie: Disney Pixar’s Soul
Thursday 6/11 at 12PM - Ina the Sunshine Storyteller & Chazz Rozz
Thursday 6/18 at 12PM - "Dino Chase Through Space" Puppet Show
Thursday 6/25 at 12PM - Wonders of Wildlife (Meet animal friends and learn about nature)

Teen Programs:

Tuesday 6/2 at 4 PM - Teenscape: Anime
Wednesday 6/3 at 1 PM and Wednesday 6/17 at 5:30 PM - Poet’s Oasis Summer Sessions
Monday 6/8 at 3 PM - Drop-In Movie: Soul
Tuesday 6/9 at 4 PM - Teenscape: Comic Mirage
Tuesday 6/16 at 4 PM - Teenscape: DIY Toploaders
Tuesday 6/23 at 4 PM - YA’ll Read This? Teen Book Club
Tuesday 6/23 at 6 PM - Guitar League
Tuesday 6/30 at 4 PM - Teenscape: Oshikatsu Picnic

Adult Programs:

Tuesdays from 1 - 3 PM - Chinese Mahjong
Wednesday 6/3 at 1 PM and Wednesday 6/17 at 5:30 PM - Poet’s Oasis Summer Sessions
Wednesday 6/10 at 10:30 AM - Coachella Valley Garden Club
Friday 6/12 and 6/26 at 10 AM - Coachella Valley Writer’s Group*
Monday 6/15 at 1 PM - Palm Desert Reads Book Club
Monday 6/22 at 5:30 PM - Adult Craft: Felt Flower Pot*
Tuesday 6/23 at 6 PM - Guitar League

You can view full descriptions and register for programs by going to our website at PalmDesertLibrary.org (link in bio). Schedules are subject to revision. Always check out our website calendar before you go!


05/31/2026

Pre-registration for our Summer Reading Cup opens TODAY, Sunday, May 31st at 1PM!

You’ll get a log to track your reading as well as a special Summer Reading Zine (1 per family) that will tell you everything you need to know about this year’s Summer Reading programming.

Bring your log to the library weekly to get prizes. Bring your completed log to the Finale Party on July 18th at noon to enter a live raffle!

Video description: Two librarians stand across from library staff, all wearing Summer Reading Cup shirts. One librarian whispers a correction into the other’s ear.

Are you a Goal Getter? Join the Palm Desert Library Summer Reading Cup! Comment below if you're in and to help spread th...
05/25/2026

Are you a Goal Getter? Join the Palm Desert Library Summer Reading Cup! Comment below if you're in and to help spread the word.

Our Summer Reading Program starts on June 8th and ends on July 24th with pre-registration beginning on Sunday, May 31st.

This year's theme is inspired by the FIFA World Cup. Score your own goal by reading every day throughout the challenge. Read new books, explore cultures from around the world, and join us for a summer of reading, crafts, and programs!

Starting May 31st: Come to the library to register and pick up your reading log and a Summer Reading Cup zine, which lists all related programs and FAQs as well as some fun surprises.

We'll close out with a finale party on July 18th from 12-2PM. Bring your completed log to enter a live raffle with prizes such as a LEGO kit, World Cup-related merch, and even a Kindle.

All ages are welcome to join.

We’ll be announcing our Summer Reading theme veeery soon! Can you guess the theme based on these clues?Visual descriptio...
05/24/2026

We’ll be announcing our Summer Reading theme veeery soon! Can you guess the theme based on these clues?

Visual description:
Slide 1: A person kicking a pillow with a soccer ball pattern
Slide 2: A book about Canada, another about Mexico, and another about The United States of America
Slide 3: A closeup of a DVD case for Ted Lasso, season 1
Slide 4: Someone writing olé on a pink post-it pad with a soccer-ball themed pen.

05/24/2026

📚 This Week at the Library (5/25) 📚

Highlights: Keep your eyes peeled for our Summer Reading Program announcement!

Monday - CLOSED for Memorial Day

Tuesday (5/26)

* Fables & Friends Storytime (10:30-11:00AM)
* Chinese Mahjong Group (1:00–3:00PM)
* LEGO® Open Build (3:30–5:00PM) — Self-guided
*Teenscape: Mandalas and Chai (4:00-5:30PM)

Wednesday (5/27)

* Tales & Tots Storytime (10:30-11:00AM)
* Pokémon Library League (5:30-7:30PM)

Thursday (5/28)

* Film Noir Series: Touch of Evil (2:30-5:00PM) — Registration Required
* After School Discovery: Oceanography Lab (4:00–5:00PM)

Friday (5/29)

* Little Learners Lounge (10:00–11:30AM) — Self-guided
* Coachella Valley Writers Group (10:00AM) — Self-guided
* LEGO® Open Build (3:30–5:00PM) — Self-guided

See you at the library! ✨️

05/21/2026

Here at Palm Desert Library, you can wirelessly print from your own device with your card!

Video caption: Library staff helping a patron use the print kiosk for the first time.

Video description: A library patron gestures at the print kiosk while holding a library card. A librarian grabs their card and shows them how to operate the print kiosk.

05/20/2026

Need some fresh meal ideas?

Our new cookbook is display is always serving up recipes for any palate.

Just some of our new cookbooks:

The Revised Great Book of Chocolate - Over 50 recipes
The Book of Matcha - You won’t believe all the things you can make with matcha
The Book of Pizza - Need we say more? Mmmmm…
My Mother’s Greek Kitchen - Classic Greek recipes with a splash of dry humor
Cook Out - For fans of the outdoors who want some good eating.

Visual description: Panning over the new cookbook display, followed by closeups of each aforementioned title.

We will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 10AM.
05/20/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 10AM.

05/15/2026

Our Summer Reading program starts on June 8th!

Can you guess this year’s theme?

Hint: Things may get a bit Messi.

Visual description: a person is juggling a soccer ball in a grassy area.

Address

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

Telephone

+17603466552

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