Banning Library District

Banning Library District Welcome to our local library! Whatever your age and interest, you will find something here for you! The Library has wireless access for our laptop users.

You will find book, Audio books, DVDs, Newspapers, magazines, and more. We have an extensive reference collection and online databases for all of your researching needs. In addition, we have a large local history section that includes information on the Banning and Pass Area, and information on historical California and the Native American nations. Our collection includes the Record Gazette newspa

per on microfilm dating back to 1908! Our computer area has thirteen stations available to the public. Our children’s room has five stations dedicated to our young patrons. We have a computer lab with seven laptops provided by a California State LSTA grant. Every week we offer computer instruction for library patrons—just check out our monthly calendar for a list of events. The Teen Zone is dedicated to young adult literature and provides a space for our teen patrons to meet and greet as well as use our library resources. Our Children’s Services Department provides a fun atmosphere with lots of room for the kids to be kids. Our book selection provides the latest and most popular titles, along with several Story Time events during the week. Our library catalog is available online where you can create an account, view your checkouts, renew items, place holds, and even share your favorites with others. The friendly staff at the Banning Library is ready to help you with whatever questions or requests that you may have. Please enjoy using our library and we look forward to seeing you often!

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. 📢 We join in honoring this important day of ...
06/13/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. 📢 We join in honoring this important day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of freedom.

Grow with us this summer with our Library Community Garden! 🌱📚 Beginning Monday, June 15, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, stop b...
06/13/2026

Grow with us this summer with our Library Community Garden! 🌱📚 Beginning Monday, June 15, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, stop by the library to pick up free seeds and gardening tools to take home or plant your own seedlings in our hydroponic machines. Plus, enjoy weekly crafts and garden-themed activities as we learn, create, and grow together all summer long! 🌻🪴✨

Participation is first come, first served while supplies last.

Join us for Lunch at the Library this summer! 🍎 Stop by Monday through Friday from 10:00AM–12:00PM, June 8 through July ...
06/01/2026

Join us for Lunch at the Library this summer! 🍎 Stop by Monday through Friday from 10:00AM–12:00PM, June 8 through July 31, for free lunches provided by Banning USD and tons of fun with enrichment activities, crafts, and library programming hosted by the Banning Library District! 📚

Come eat, learn, create, and grow with us all summer long! 🌱☀️

Our Summer Reading Program begins next Saturday! ☀️📚 Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival featuring train rid...
05/30/2026

Our Summer Reading Program begins next Saturday! ☀️📚 Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival featuring train rides, a petting zoo, dancers, and a community talent show! 🚂🐐🎤✨

Want even more fun? Sign up for our Pie Eating Contest and Talent Show on June 6! 🥧🎶 Summer Reading Program sign-ups also begin June 6, giving you the chance to win weekly prizes and enjoy magic shows, animal showcases, and so much more all summer long! 🌱📖

The first 200 participants to register will receive a special button and pencil in their registration bag! ✨✏️🌵

June is here, and so is the summer fun! ☀️📚 We have so much in store for you this summer at the library, from exciting e...
05/30/2026

June is here, and so is the summer fun! ☀️📚 We have so much in store for you this summer at the library, from exciting events and activities to programs for all ages. Don’t forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Program for even more fun all summer long! 🌱📖

Congratulations to the FOBL’s 2026 Writing Competition winners: Ethan Dominguez for his lyrics “Turritopsis”, and Xóchit...
05/30/2026

Congratulations to the FOBL’s 2026 Writing Competition winners: Ethan Dominguez for his lyrics “Turritopsis”, and Xóchitl Hernandez for her short story “The Only True Jete”. Each winner received a $1,500 prize in recognition of their tremendous work and creativity. 🎼📝

Stay tuned as the Friends of Banning Library publish their winning pieces in the coming weeks. Thank you to everyone who submitted their work, and remember, your generation is the future of the arts. ✍️🧑‍💻📚

The library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day as we honor those who have fallen and served our...
05/20/2026

The library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day as we honor those who have fallen and served our country. 🇺🇸 We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday.

Congratulations to everyone who submitted their incredible work! Your creativity is the future of writing and the arts. ...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to everyone who submitted their incredible work! Your creativity is the future of writing and the arts. ✨📚 Join us next Wednesday (5/27) as we announce the winners of the FOBL 2026 Writing Competition! 🏆

It’s that time of year! ☀️ Plant a Seed, Read! 🌱📖 Our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival and Summer Reading events begin Ju...
05/13/2026

It’s that time of year! ☀️ Plant a Seed, Read! 🌱📖 Our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival and Summer Reading events begin June 6! From petting zoos and train rides to magicians and animal showcases, we’ve planted a summer full of fun for the whole community! 🚂🐐🎤✨

Are you talented? 🎤✨ Show us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival Talent Show! Join us June 6 at 2PM and share your ta...
05/13/2026

Are you talented? 🎤✨ Show us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival Talent Show! Join us June 6 at 2PM and share your talents with the community for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes! Sign up at the library by June 1st. 📖🏅

Address

21 W Nicolet Street
Banning, CA
92220

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19518493192

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