Cathedral City Library

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.

Next up: A book talk of local fiction authors! Thank you to these amazing authors for stopping by and talking about thei...
06/02/2026

Next up: A book talk of local fiction authors! Thank you to these amazing authors for stopping by and talking about their books and inspirations behind writing them. Make sure to come out and support your local community!

On this upcoming Wednesday!
05/31/2026

On this upcoming Wednesday!

What an awesome Local Author Book Talk! Thank you to the authors for sharing their emotional and personal stories and be...
05/30/2026

What an awesome Local Author Book Talk! Thank you to the authors for sharing their emotional and personal stories and being so welcoming! If you missed the first Book Talk, you can check out our YouTube to watch it all! The biographies talk about identity and ethics. You can purchase your own copy from them or borrow a copy in our Local Author section behind the New books.
The second Book Talk, featuring local fiction authors will be Sunday, June 7th from 1:30-3:30!

Represent your q***r pride by participating in this Community Collage! Multiple submissions are accepted.Examples of how...
05/28/2026

Represent your q***r pride by participating in this Community Collage! Multiple submissions are accepted.
Examples of how to make it:
Digital art (Adobe, Canva, online drawing platforms)
Sketch/Paint
Fabric/Needle work
Multimedia
Stickers
Scrap-booking
Pictures
Writing

Include your name/pronouns on the submission(s) if you desire.
Material must not contain any graphic words/images.
Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

Don't have the supplies to make it yourself? Stop by the the library to borrow colored pencils, pens or to use the computers. Or stop by on June 21st for the Community Pried Fair from 1-4:30 for a variety of materials to make them!

☀️ Celebrate Summer Reading with a live reptile show featuring amazing animals! Learn about different reptiles up close ...
05/26/2026

☀️ Celebrate Summer Reading with a live reptile show featuring amazing animals! Learn about different reptiles up close during this interactive experience.

After the show, cool off with fun water games. Please bring:
• Swimsuit
• Towel

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

Riverside County Library System is currently experiencing a system-wide outage affecting internet services at all locati...
05/22/2026

Riverside County Library System is currently experiencing a system-wide outage affecting internet services at all locations. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

El Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Riverside está experimentando actualmente una interrupción en todo el sistema que afecta a los servicios de internet en todas las ubicaciones.

🌈 Pride Flag CollageJune 1–30Create a 4x4 square showing your LGBTQ+ pride. Submit your artwork to the front desk by Jun...
05/20/2026

🌈 Pride Flag Collage
June 1–30
Create a 4x4 square showing your LGBTQ+ pride. Submit your artwork to the front desk by June 30. All entries will become part of the Community Pride Flag displayed in the library. Multiple entries are welcome.
All ages.

🌱 Grow Your Own
Wednesday, June 3 | 1:30–2:30 PM
Learn from Esperanza’s Sanctuaries how to create a garden for your property.
All ages.

Story Time
Wednesday, June 3 | 4:00 -5:00pm
Monday, June 8 and June 22 | 4:00 -5:00pm

✍️ Coachella Valley Voices: Author Talk
Sunday, June 7 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Four local fiction authors will discuss their inspiration and writing journeys. Refreshments provided.
All ages.

🎮 Game Time
Monday, June 8 and June 22 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Play video games or board games twice a month.
All ages.

🦎 Summer Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, June 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Enjoy a live reptile show with the Reptile Hunter, then cool off with water games.
All ages.

💰Banking for Kids
Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Learn how to save money.
Ages 7–12.
Poetry Open Mic
Saturday, June 20 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Perform your original poetry. The theme is adventure or journey — physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.
All ages.

🏳️‍🌈 Community Pride Fair
Sunday, June 21 | 1:00–4:30 PM
Celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community with local businesses, artists, free food, a community pantry and closet, art workshops, and an open mic.
All ages.

🥪 Lunch at the Library
Every Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 9 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Free lunch for youth ages 18 and under.

Lunch at the Library: Special Guest
Tuesday, June 23 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Meet the local children's author, Cheryl Eaton.
All Ages 0- 18.

🎵 Drop the Beat
Wednesday , June 24 | 5:00–7:30 PM
We'll learn a brief history of techno and House of Music, how to work a DJ deck, and the basics of beat matching and transitioning from DJ Purrp.
Ages 13 +.

🧶 Stitch-In
Saturday, June 27 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your own project or work on a beginner-friendly project provided by the library. Coffee and pastries included.
Ages 13+.

🦅 Wildlife and Me
Saturday, June 27 | 4:00–5:00 PM
The Wildlands Conservancy will present an engaging program on wildlife conservation.
Ages 0–12.

🎨 Start Making: Carved Stamp Art
Tuesday, June 30 | 1:00–3:30 PM
Learn how to carve stamps into erasers.
Ages 13+.

📖 Classics Collective Book Club
Tuesday, June 30 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Join our first Classics Collective meeting as we discuss Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Copies are available at the front desk.
Ages 18+.

All Riverside County Library and Museum locations will be closed on May 25th, 2026 for Memorial Day. The RCLS Digital Li...
05/19/2026

All Riverside County Library and Museum locations will be closed on May 25th, 2026 for Memorial Day. The RCLS Digital Library is available 24/7.
Todas las bibliotecas y museos del condado de Riverside estarán cerrados el 25 de Mayo de 2026 en conmemoración del Día de lod Caídos. LA Biblioteca Digital RCLS está desponsible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana.

Trinket trading has begun at Cathedral City Library! Located on a table behind the Front Desk, anyone can take a trinket...
05/19/2026

Trinket trading has begun at Cathedral City Library! Located on a table behind the Front Desk, anyone can take a trinket and leave a trinket.
Examples of trinkets to give (not an exhaustive list):
Buttons
Charms/pendants
Mini toys
Mini crafts
Stickers
Keychains
Glow sticks
Jewelry
Dice
Cool pens
Stamps/patches

Calling on our q***r artist/business friends! Table for free at our Community Pride Fair on Sunday, June 21st from 1-4:3...
05/19/2026

Calling on our q***r artist/business friends! Table for free at our Community Pride Fair on Sunday, June 21st from 1-4:30. Spots are limited.
The fair will consist of local artists/businesses, community groups, crafts, a community closet/pantry, free food, an open mic, and more! Email or DM ASAP!

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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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