State park passes, clean study areas, bright fun children's room and programming throughout the…read moreweek for all age ranges. They even have a little play kitchen! Staff is helpful and friendly. I couldn't recommend this library more! My boys and I have enjoyed it going on 5 years now!

Quiet place perfect for studying and working. Staff is…read morealways present and helpful. Bathrooms are kept clean and it's never too busy

I decided to join a crochet club to meet like minded women. I really like Deena the young lady that…read moreruns the group. She is very personable, knowledgeable, and most importantly patient. This library is not as big as most but I love it. Thanks for hosting the class!

I love this library. It has recently been remodeled so inside and outside is so bright and clean…read more The employees are so sweet and always talk to me and my kids every time we stop by. They suggest books and always answer any questions. They also have activities on different days of the week to come and bring your kiddos and your whole family to enjoy. This library is very close to my house so we come every week.

I was very impressed by the Palm Springs Library. Plenty of parking (although some of it is at…read moreyour own risk- see photo!). The open, airy design let's in lots of natural light. There are comfortable sitting areas and a koi pond to relax and read. Lots of computers available as well. They also have a wall of used books for sale at great prices. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Moved from the BIG public park site, to a strip mall. No longer a convenient place to go to, less…read moreparking, smaller building. That's a shame.

This Carnegie Library was recently retrofitted and it is absolutely stunning!! I walked in today…read moreto get my new library card and was treated so nicely from Staff. Aanyah (sorry if I misspelled it) was helpful and kind. Yay! i have a new library card from a beautiful library!!

This is a small little library. Has a few computers and is very quite. They have a few bean bags in…read morethe pack that is a very comfortable place to chill and read. Loved that they had a decent section of popular mangas and a nice air condition to make things comfortable.

Such a cool library!! This place is small but mighty, packed with SO MUCH knowledge and amazing…read moreresources/tools. As soon as you enter, you will see a cool old car display on the left side. Then you will be greeted by the most friendly librarians! If you need any help, these librarians are so approachable and willing to help! They have computers for the public here, a 3D printer, tablets, books, movies, CDs, DVDs, magazines, a specific children's section, study areas, and more! Please do not pass up coming to this library, and please make a donation if you can!

We came by here during the holiday seasons and as we were walking around, we decided to come into…read morethe library to get a break from the cold. Our little ones loved the children's area! It was very well designed for the little ones and it made them feel at ease. There were plenty of computers with age appropriate activities, toys, and of course, books! The staff came by to us and asked if we wanted some gifts for our kids! That was such a nice experience for the kids! They each got a present and had a good time here. I love that the Idyllwild Branch also uses the Riverside County Library System as well!

WOW the best used book store in the Coachella Valley! Used…read morebooks for just $5.00 a bag. great deal and all the proceeds go back to the DHS Library. love this place.

Coachella Valley libraries when it's hot outside (2 of 2)…read more The temperatures outside were absurd but, as people like to say to minimize the situation, "But it's a dry heat." Desert Hot Springs is a weird place and, at this juncture, the feather in its cap is the Desert Hot Springs Spa where you can sit in the hot spring pools, at which the hot springs are surrounded by a time-stamped large Jetsonian motel. They have some evenings with special pricing but, with the prevailing weather, do you even want to pay a few bucks to sit in hot water when it doesn't cool down in the evening? In the cooler months, sitting in their pools is a real treat. Along the route, I saw the Desert Hot Springs (DHS) Library. It looked like an attractive newer building and library facility. I can always find something to interest me in a library, so I pulled into the parking lot, parked, and went in. This is a very nice library. It's not enormous, mirroring that DHS is not a large town. The fact that they use a cool color palette inside makes a lot of sense and seems to nullify the extreme heat, though it's the air conditioning that is really doing the work! Window treatments are also used to control the heat gain and make spaces near windows more usable. Spaces inside (adult, teen, children, etc.) are not rigidly segmented but are organized more organically. There is also a large community room. The bathrooms are spacious and clean. I don't want to poke fun at DHS. I once saw a ranked list that, among California communities, put Desert Hot Springs as a kissing cousin of Stockton and Compton. I drove around a bit and didn't want to believe that. You may roll down your window and talk to the locals and get that DHS flavor, or you may experience that in a store or one of the many taquerias. I'm mentioning all this demographic flavor for a reason. Inside the DHS Library, the flavor changes quite a bit. I was very pleased with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff here. My use of the library was minor and self-managed, but they were really helpful in helping me understanding the lay of the land in terms of this new library, the libraries in the larger area, and the dynamics of the operation. I left the Desert Hot Springs Library thinking that this newer library is a real asset to this community which seems to want to turn a corner. I also enjoyed my interactions with the staff. Note that most of the parking spaces in the lot sit under those canopies that, in addition to keeping your car cool(er), appear to have some features that are environmentally conscious. I won't use the word sustainable. It's trite and overused, so I'll leave that task to the granolas.

Small physical space, but their access to materials through their network makes it mighty!…read more The attendants there were knowledgeable and welcoming.

I believe the reviews on this Yelp page are a bit mixed as far as locations go. This review is for…read moreSan Jacinto Public library on 595 S San Jacinto next to city hall building. As of June they have reopened their doors. Note they have changed phone numbers too! The one on Yelp is correct, google is still being updated. (951) 654-4470 is the number you want to call. Being new in town, I went in looking for books for toddlers and a summer program and just like any library they had both. The girls at the desk were friendly and helpful. If you're applying for a new library card, bring ID and proof of address if you haven't updated address on ID. They will take an utility bill. Simple. Check done The selection of books here is fair, dvds not so much. Books vary on subjects and some in Spanish too. You do have to consider is fairly small library. Don't expect to find every single book in mind. But nonetheless don't feel limited to only space and books found here. Being a county library, you can order books from any library to be brought here and simply pick up once items arrive. If you're looking for a room full of computers, that's not the case here. They have about 4-5 computers with access to the internet. Printing black and white is .15 cents and color is .65 cents a page. They have space designated for kids which is nice and clean but in my humble opinion should be stocked a bit more. Overall this library is small and would love for the city to consider expanding it in a near future as the size of the library compared to all the households in San Jacinto is not proportional.

A nice small library with helpful and friendly librarians…read more The selection is small but you can request anything you need from surrounding libraries.

Small but cozy and quiet library. Wish they implemented more small sectioned tables, enjoyed my…read morestudy time here. Workers were kind.

They have a lot of great books but I wish they can help more when it comes to online tutoringread more

There isn't much available in Hemet, and this public library is a good resource for child-friendly…read moreprogramming on Wednesdays. I can't speak to any of the other resources as I haven't used them. However, the way the staff treat the people in the library leaves a lot to be desired, hence my 2-star review. Although the publicly posted hours state they close at 6 pm, beginning at 5:30 pm, there is an aggressive push to get everyone out of the library, with constant announcements over the loudspeaker, security guard patrolling the study areas, and the librarians also coming around and reminding everyone to leave by 5:45 pm. At 5:35 pm, I was told that if I didn't leave by 5:45 pm I would be locked in the library with my child overnight. I stated the library closes at 6 pm, and we will be gone well before that time. At 5:55 pm, as we were leaving, the security guard and the librarian came over to tell us we were there past closing. They definitely scared my child into thinking that would happen. Woof. The overbearing staff is a bit much. But if anyone is down for a sleepover in the library, it's me!!

My second time here and it was as great as the first time walking in. This visit, parking lot was…read morequite full In the front section. Good for them. Plus it was nice to be in someplace cool as the desert is a scorcher at the moment. We had to return a book that was checked out the week prior. The staff are all amazing and the sweetest. Anyone you talk to is always ready to help with a friendly smile. Information desk are always the sweetest. Right from walking in, the welcome in and greeting was nice. I did pop into the book nook section and picked up a couple of books for purchase. Used booked for a great price. It's a smaller little boutique but I'm sure you can find some gems. Walked out with a couple of cool book for 4.50, not bad. Also I wanted to pick up some bread from the bakery/cafe next door but they were out of what I wanted. I like the concept of food there. Everyone is so respectful with each other by keeping quiet while inside the library. Common decency while someone is studying or reading. We picked up another book and headed on out. But... That's when I noticed the observation deck next door. There's a path that leads you to the front gate but it was locked. We didn't know if you needed a code or something till a gentleman that was there came out. Erik, I believe that was his name was the sweetest. He asked if we were the group that had an appointment for the tour. Well, we weren't but he did offered to show us a quick tour of it. The observatory is part of the library where it's open to the public from certain hour. You can make appointments for private tours which he was gracious enough to show us. They have telescopes that are brought out in the evening for viewing. It's all free to come check out. Inside has the main one that pretty massive. All are welcome to come check it out. If you like astronomy, this is a fun spot. He was the sweetest and explained so much to us in that short period. He sure knows how to get you interested in something. It's a cool place to bring little ones so they can see what's out there in the evening. Also, they have mini telescope that you can actually check out to view on your own. That's amazing as I've never heard of a place that would do that. The concept of an observatory next to a literary and it's free to check out is amazing. Nice way to bring people in and enjoy the planets and solar system. Erik was a doll. Don't know if he's the only one that does the tour or if it's a group thing. But worth checking out.

Coachella Valley libraries when it's hot outside (1 of 2)…read more The Palm Springs main library is temporarily operating somewhere else while they are remodeling it. I had a chance to look at the makeshift library, which is operating in a merchant space in a shopping center. I wasn't planning to visit the Rancho Mirage Library. I had gotten a haircut, had eaten at In 'N' Out Burgers on Palm Canyon Drive, was driving along, and saw this library. I will state that I feel like I'm shortchanging it by giving it 4 stars when so many have given it 5 stars. It's that I did not avail myself of all its services and did not visit the observatory. The heat and the quality of the sky were keeping it closed. Either way, I was not planning to the visit the observatory. You can tell that they lavished money on this library. This is a more upscale desert community. With the Coachella Valley having an older demographic, you can bet that community libraries are important. I went in to work on my laptop and do some minor printing and copying. For the latter, the prices are very reasonable. While not planned, I visited their cafe' and bought a chocolate brownie. The collection at the Rancho Mirage Library is vast, the staff is nice enough, there are themed collections, commissioned artwork appears in important nodes, and there is also a small book nook where they sell used books. I don't usually visit these book nooks, but granolafied patrons who do often score big on some of their finds. I asked if the large cafe' eating area sees some coffeehouse styled laptop use and was told that it does. This is a good thing since the Coachella Valley scores poorly in this regard - Starbucks stores keep shorter hours and there are not many good independent coffeehouses, neither of which are the sorts of places you'd want to sit with your laptop and/or read. The building is obviously of some architectural import. I'm not implying it's a landmark, but that it's a library building that was designed and built with care. Parking is right out front and generously sized and there is a vehicular drop off provision to return books. The funny thing is that, after you park your car, you can stare across Palm Canyon Drive at parched bare hills that tumble down on the other side of (the) 111.