Palm Springs Public Library

The City of Palm Springs has a long history of valuing library services. In 1919, before the incorporation of the city, the residents established a public library in a small adobe building. As the village grew, the citizens followed the library through more than 12 different locations to its current main branch at 300 South Sunrise Way. With over 100,000 individual items, the Palm Springs Public Library has a vast and diverse collection.

The Palm Springs Library offers free WIFI and computers for use in the Library. The library also offers large collections of books, DVDs, Blu-rays, eBooks and CDs and assorted free adult, teen and children's programming.

Mission Statement:
The Palm Springs Public Library provides our community with opportunities to discover, enjoy, enrich and connect with ideas and people throughout all stages of life.

Vision Statement:
The Library is the most trusted informative and accessible cultural resource in Palm Springs.

Strategic Plan:
View the 2019 Palm Springs Library Strategic Plan on LaserFiche.

Library Administration

• Director of Library Services Jeannie Kays
• Assistant Director of Library Services Lisa Brock
• Library and Public Services Manager Julie Warren

Library Board of Trustees

Unless otherwise noted, the Library Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of every month except for January and October when it meets on January 8, 2025 and October 16, 2025 (view upcoming meetings here). There is no meeting in August.

To view Library Board Agendas, Minutes, Bylaws, Past Meetings, Palm Springs Library Annual Reports and other information about the Library Board, please visit the Library Board of Trustees Webpage.

Nonprofit Organizations Supporting the Library

• Friends of the Palm Springs Library
• Palm Springs Public Library Foundation

Donations & Gifts to the Library

Please visit the Gifts/Donation Policy located on the Policies and Services page.

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