Cathedral City Library

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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.

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.

Want to learn how to sew? Want to learn how to make a bandana? Contact the email and we will teach you for free! If thos...
10/12/2026

Want to learn how to sew? Want to learn how to make a bandana? Contact the email and we will teach you for free! If those times don't work, we can see if we can work with your schedule.

Halloween treats for the Open Mic tn! Expect themed treats each open mic:) Make sure to bring you spookiest and most mag...
10/10/2026

Halloween treats for the Open Mic tn! Expect themed treats each open mic:) Make sure to bring you spookiest and most magical poems!

Some Halloween themed treats as well👀
10/10/2026

Some Halloween themed treats as well👀

All Riverside County Library and Museum locations will be closed on October 12, 2026, for Columbus Day and Indigenous Pe...
10/09/2026

All Riverside County Library and Museum locations will be closed on October 12, 2026, for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The RCLS Digital Library is available 24/7.

We bought Overcooked and Heave Ho on our Switch!
10/08/2026

We bought Overcooked and Heave Ho on our Switch!

Thank you to and all the others for sharing your wonderful and heartfelt poems! It was so much fun hearing everyone’s u...
10/07/2026

Thank you to and all the others for sharing your wonderful and heartfelt poems! It was so much fun hearing everyone’s unique ways of writing poetry and their stories.
For writers or enjoyers of poetry, we would love if you joined us this upcoming Saturday 10th for our next open mic! The theme this time will be mythology/horror🎃👻💀 Halloween treats provided!

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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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