La Quinta Library

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Our mission is to encourage lifelong learning by providing the people of our community with safe, no-cost activities for educational growth and recreational fulfillment.

La Quinta Library PROGRAMS & Events

It’s Your Library. Enjoy FREE programs and events for all!

The La Quinta Library is committed to encouraging lifelong learning by providing the people of our community with safe, no-cost activities for educational growth and recreational fulfillment. For the full complement of programs and events, check out our Facebook events page.

Family Show: Teresa Smith Dance Around the World
June 27
Fun and engaging show that honors Teresa Smith’s African ancestry through dance. In her programs, everyone gets to participate and become a successful African dancer! All library programs are free!
Original Character Creation
July 11
Create and design an original character with Andy Taylor, the instructor of Teen Digital Art Camp at Old Town Artisan Studios! For ages Ages 13 – 17, 11 and 12 year olds allowed with parent permission. All supplies provided while they last. No registration required. All library programs are free!
David Skale Magic Show
July 18
Join us for a family-friendly morning of comedy and magic with magician David Skale for all ages! All library programs and events are free!
Food Waste-Food Rescue
July 25
Learn strategies on how to waste less food as you shop, cook or eat out, plus learn the basics of food rescue from the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources. For 18+ All library programs and events are free!
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La Quinta Library SERVICES

Register for a Library Card in-person or online!

Any resident of California can receive a Riverside County Library System (RCLS) card. Apply for a card at any RCLS library branch, including our mobile resource vans.

To get a card, you will need to show either a valid California Driver License with a current address, or two forms of identification, one showing who you are and the other indicating your current mailing address in California. Parents or legal guardians must sign for children’s cards. Non-residents of California can obtain a library card for a $10 annual fee.

eCards: This virtual card will give you free access to the library’s digital collections, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and much more. Click the button below to register. You will immediately receive your eCard number by email. You will then be ready to use many of our Digital Resources. (Note: Requesting and borrowing physical materials, including park passes, requires a full-access card. eCards can be upgraded to full-access cards at any RCLS library branch.)

Full-Access Cards: Visit your nearest RCLS library branch with your ID and proof of address to convert your eCard to a full service card, giving you access to books, DVDs, and more! Click Here for more information about RCLS library cards.

Want to start your own book club?

“Book Club To-Go” contains of ready-made book club kits:

Each kit can be checked out for six weeks and all items must be returned at the same time. Visit your nearest RCLS library branch to get started!

Book bundle- Personalized recommendations for people in a hurry.

Want to read more books but don’t have time to search the library? Let our librarians help! Click the button below to fill out our short form letting us know what types of books you enjoy. We’ll select up to five books and have them ready for you in a few days (excluding holidays).

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

Become a Friend of the La Quinta Library

Your annual Friends membership allows the Friends organization to continue to support the La Quinta Library, a place of great importance to the community.

Annual Friends membership dues are only $10/individual, $15/family, or $25/corporate sponsor!

For more information about the Friends of the La Quinta Library, please send an email to laquintalibraryfriends@gmail.com or check them out on Instagram. In addition to supporting the Friends through your (tax deductible) membership dues, you can also help by:

*The Friends of the La Quinta Library is a chapter of the Friends of the Desert Libraries, a 501 c(3) organization.

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Contact

78275 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253

Phone: (760) 564-4767

Fax: (760) 771-0237

Hours

Monday – Thursday:
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday – Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday:
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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